With heat waves, people crave cold, light drinks. A refreshing option for summer evenings is a mojito granita. This guide shares the simplest method to make it.
Ingredients for Mojito Granita
To prepare granita mojito for four servings you will need the following ingredients:
- Rum (one glass)
- Brown sugar (3 tablespoons)
- Water (one glass)
- Lemon juice (one glass)
- Fresh mint leaves (five per glass of mojito)
- White sugar (100 grams)
Granita Mojito Recipe
Start by mashing fresh mint leaves with three tablespoons of brown sugar in a mortar until the leaves release their aroma. Add the juice of one lemon and mix well. Then pour in half a glass of soda and stir again. Transfer the mixture to a freezer bag, add the remaining half glass of soda, one glass of water, and one glass of rum. Shake thoroughly inside the bag and seal. Place it in the freezer and allow it to freeze.
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While the mojito is freezing, give it occasional turns to prevent large ice crystals from forming. This keeps the granita texture light and scoopable once frozen.
Granita Mojito is a bright, refreshing treat. The final result is a crisp, icy dessert that captures the flavors of a classic mojito without the alcohol.
How to Present a Mojito Granita
After about three to four hours in the freezer, the granita will be ready to serve. A stylish presentation is to dip the glass rim in lemon water, then press it onto a plate of sugar so it sticks to the rim. Pour the granita gently into the glass, avoiding the rim. Garnish with frozen berries for a playful touch, or notch a lemon slice on the rim with a few mint leaves on top for a fresh finish.
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There is room to improvise. A red fruit mojito granita follows the same method as the traditional mojito, but starts with red fruit juice to give a distinct color and sweetness. The result is a vibrant, slightly sweeter drink with a fruity twist.
The red berry mojito tends to be sweeter than the classic version and offers a visually appealing reddish hue that makes it tempting to try.