Mojito Granita using a Aldi
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Get ready to chill out with a refreshing Mojito Granita, the icy treat that’s like a vacation in a bowl! This delightful concoction marries the zesty tang of lime with the invigorating essence of mint, all while being sweetened with a delightful mix of granulated and brown sugars. Originating from Cuba, the Mojito is known for its ability to quench thirst and ignite spirits, and when transformed into a granita, it becomes the ultimate summer indulgence. With dark rum swirled in, this frosty dessert isn’t just a treat; it’s a fiesta for your taste buds! Fun fact: Granita was once a luxurious dessert enjoyed by Sicilian nobility, but now it’s a party on every block. So grab your food processor and let the good times roll with this refreshing twist on a classic cocktail!
Ingredients
- 20 g Mint
- 200 g Water
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 4 Limes
- 50 g White rum
- 300 g Ice cube
Steps
Mint Infusion
- Add 20 g of mint, 200 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Let the mint infuse for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl by using the spatula in a bowl.
- Strain the mint water through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the mint leaves.
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
Granita Base
- Add 100 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 4 limes in the food processor bowl.
- Juice the limes.
- Add 50 g of white rum in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a container.
- Setaside the preparation content in a freezer during 3h .
- Scrape with a fork every 30 minutes to create a crystalline texture.
Final Preparation
- Once the granita is fully frozen, break it into chunks.
- Add 300 g of ice cube in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the container in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Serve Immediately.
- Garnish with Lime wedges.
