Watermelon Mint Granita

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan add the water, sugar and mint leaves and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let the simple syrup cool.
2. 2
   Remove the rind from the watermelong and cut the watermelon into chunks.
3. 3
   In a blender add the watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves and cooled simple syrup. Puree it all together.
4. 4
   Pour the mixture into a baking dish and freeze for at least 8 hours.
5. 5
   Once frozen, take a fork and scrape the frozen mixture to create the granita texture.
6. 6
   Serve and enjoy!