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Mint Julep Granita
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| Infuse a simple sugar syrup with the taste of fresh mint and combine it with bourbon for a slushy Southern-accented dessert. Yield: 8 Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 211 Calories from fat: 6% | |
| Fat, 0.0g | |
| Saturated fat: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g Protein: 0.2g Carbohydrate: 38g Fiber: 0.3g Cholesterol: 0.0mg Iron: 0.5mg Sodium: 2mg Calcium: 9mg | |
| 3 cups | water |
| 1 1/2 cups | sugar |
| 2/3 cup | finely chopped fresh mint |
| 1 cup bourbon $ | |
| 8 | lime wedges |
| Mint sprigs, (optional) | |
Preparation
Combine 3 cups water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped mint. Remove from heat; cool completely.
Strain sugar mixture through a sieve into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; discard solids. Stir in bourbon. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm. Remove mixture from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. Scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Place about 1/2 cup granita in each of 8 small bowls or glasses; serve with 1 lime wedge. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
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