Strawberry Lime Daiquiri Granita (Printable)

A frozen delight with fresh strawberries, lime zest, and rum for a bright, icy summer experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - Zest of 1 lime
03 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, approximately 2 to 3 limes

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Spirits

05 - 1/4 cup white rum

→ Garnish

06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Extra strawberry slices
08 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Combine strawberries, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Pour white rum into the strawberry mixture and blend briefly until fully incorporated.
03 - Transfer the mixture into a shallow baking dish or metal pan, spreading evenly in a single layer.
04 - Freeze for 1 hour. Using a fork, scrape and break up ice crystals forming around the edges.
05 - Return to freezer and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes for approximately 3 hours until fluffy, icy texture develops.
06 - Scoop granita into dessert cups and garnish with fresh mint, strawberry slices, or lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a daiquiri but feels light and refreshing rather than heavy, perfect for when you want something cold and boozy without the guilt.
  • The entire thing comes together in just 15 minutes of actual work, then the freezer does the heavy lifting while you relax.
  • It looks stunning in any glass and never fails to impress people who don't realize how simple it actually is.
02 -
  • The scraping every 30 minutes is non-negotiable if you want that signature granita texture—skip this step and you'll end up with a solid block of flavored ice that you can't scoop.
  • Taste your strawberry mixture before freezing and adjust the sugar then; frozen desserts taste less sweet than their liquid version, so what seems slightly too sugary will taste just right once frozen.
03 -
  • Use a metal pan instead of glass or ceramic—metal conducts temperature faster and helps you achieve that signature granita texture more reliably.
  • If you don't have fresh limes, this will taste noticeably different, so this is one recipe where bottled lime juice really doesn't cut it—invest in a few fresh limes and you'll taste the difference in every spoonful.
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