On these hot summer days, there is nothing like a frozen treat to cool you off. The fresh summer flavors of watermelon, lime and mint are truly refreshing. Try my watermelon lime ice and tell me what you think.
Ingredients Yields 10-12
1/4 of a (seedless) watermelon
fistful of fresh mint chopped & 2 tbsp. chopped mint (keep separate)
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup water
1 lime
Directions
Combine sugar with water along with fistful of mint and bring to a boil until sugar is totally dissolved
Pour into a sieve to remove mint
Allow the liquid (syrup) to cool
Add chopped and peeled watermelon to blender and mix along with juice of one lime
Combine juice of watermelon, lime with syrup and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped mint
Separate mixture equally into two gallon freezer bags
Place on flat surface in freezer and stir every hour making sure to break up any big chunks or ice crystals
Continue this process of stirring and re-freezing 5-8 times or until desired crystals are achieved and then freeze overnight
Once ready to serve, scrape desired ice from bag with fork and garnish with fresh mint
Tips and Tricks
Make sure to use the sweetest watermelon possible to get the best tasting Italian ice (granita)
When blending watermelon, avoid over mixing to retain a few chunks of watermelon
May freeze Italian ice in smaller plastic containers to lessen time of preparation
Other fruity summer recipes you’ll love:
SummerThyme Blueberry Lemonade
Blackberry Sorbet
Kiwi Lime Popsicles
Watermelon Lime Ice (Granita)

A tasty recipe for watermelon ice. So easy and refreshing, you'll want to make it again and again.
Ingredients
- 1/4 of a (seedless) watermelon
- fistful of fresh mint chopped
- 1/2- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Combine sugar with water along with fistful of chopped mint and bring to a boil until sugar is totally dissolved
- Allow the liquid (syrup) to cool
- Add chopped and peeled watermelon to blender and mix along with juice of one lime
- Combine juice of watermelon, lime with syrup and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped mint
- Separate mixture equally into two gallon freezer bags
- Place on flat surface in freezer and stir every hour making sure to break up any big chunks or ice crystals
- Continue this process of stirring and re-freezing 5-8 times or until desired crystals are achieved and then freeze overnight
- Once ready to serve, scrape desired ice from bag with fork and garnish with fresh mint
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 scoopAmount Per Serving Calories 34Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 0gSugar 8gProtein 0g
Use this nutrition information only as a guide. Enjoy!
(Original published: 7/15/13
Edited & Republished (6/8/18, 8/12/20)

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