Mojito Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Put the sugar and water into a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   When the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool.
3. 3
   Put the mint leaves into a blender along with the lime juice, rum, and cooled sugar syrup.
4. 4
   Blend for about 30 to 45 seconds or until the mint is finely chopped.
5. 5
   Pour this liquid into a 9 by 13-inch metal cake pan and put it into the freezer.
6. 6
   Scrape the mixture every hour with a fork to break up the ice crystals.
7. 7
   After about 4 to 6 hours, depending on your freezer, the pan will be full of mojito ice flakes and will be done.
8. 8
   Serve in small, cold bowls or glasses, garnished with reserved mint leaves.