Ices: Cucumber-Lime Granita

By blum099

Ingredients

• Heaping tablespoon lime rind, grated
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup purified water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 mint sprigs
• 1 pound [about 1 large] english cucumber, peeled & chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Direction
In a medium saucepan, combine lime rind, lime juice, sugar, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the mint sprigs. Let stand for 10 minutes [off heat]. Remove and discard mint.
Once the mixture has cooled, add to the blender along with the cucumbers. Blend until completely smooth. Pour mixture into a baking dish [11x7"], cover and place in the freezer for about 3 1/2-4 hours, removing every hour and scrapping the mixture with a fork, then putting it back in the freezer.
Serve when ready and enjoy