Strawberry Lime Daiquiri Granita (Printable Version)

Sweet strawberries and zesty lime blend with rum for a bright, frozen summer delight served in cups.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - Zest of 1 lime
03 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Spirits

05 - 1/4 cup white rum

→ Garnish

06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Extra strawberry slices
08 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in blender. Process until completely smooth.
02 - Add white rum to strawberry mixture and blend briefly to incorporate evenly.
03 - Pour mixture into shallow baking dish or metal pan, spreading in even layer approximately 1 inch thick.
04 - Freeze for 1 hour. Use fork to scrape and break up ice crystals forming around edges.
05 - Return to freezer and scrape with fork every 30 minutes for approximately 3 hours until fluffy, icy texture develops.
06 - Scoop granita into dessert cups. Top each serving with mint leaves, strawberry slices, or lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a premium daiquiri in frozen form, minus the guilt since it's technically a dessert.
  • No ice cream maker required—just a fork and your freezer, making it accessible on even the busiest days.
  • The texture is lighter and more refreshing than frozen yogurt, with actual personality from the rum and lime.
  • You can make it hours ahead, so there's zero stress when guests arrive.
02 -
  • The scraping process is non-negotiable—skip it and you'll have a solid frozen brick instead of the delicate, flaky texture that makes granita special.
  • Metal pans conduct cold more efficiently than glass, so if you have one, use it for better results and slightly faster freezing.
  • Don't let it freeze solid overnight in hopes of making it easier. Granita loses its magic if frozen completely and takes forever to soften enough to scoop.
03 -
  • Use a fork with slightly sharper tines—the duller ones don't break up ice crystals as effectively, and you'll find yourself working harder than necessary.
  • If you forget to scrape and it freezes solid, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes, then attack it with the fork more aggressively—it'll eventually break down into granita texture.
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