Mint Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water, mint, and sugar to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Add lemon juice and pour through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing hard on solids and discarding them, then cool.
3. 3
   Freeze mixture in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart shallow nonreactive metal container, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until evenly frozen, 2 to 3 hours.
4. 4
   Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.
5. 5
   Spoon into glasses or bowls.