5-Ingredient Basil Citrus Granita Recipe
Prep Time:
3 hours, 5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup lime juice
  • 1 heaping tablespoon finely chopped basil
Directions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Strain the lemon and lime juices into the simple syrup and stir to combine.
  4. Add the basil and stir to disperse evenly.
  5. Transfer mixture to a glass container or shallow metal pan and cover.
  6. Freeze for 3-6 hours, scraping the mixture every 30 minutes, until solidified.
  7. Once solid, fluff with a fork, beginning at the edges of the container and working inwards. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for 1 week.