Grapefruit Granité with Mangoes and White Rum Mojito

Unlike traditional granita, which is stirred frequently as it freezes so that light ice flakes form, Jacques Pépin freezes his granité in a block until it is completely firm, then softens it in the fridge until it's slightly slushy before scooping it into bowls. The sauce for his light, tropical dessert is a riff on the mojito, the minty cocktail.More Frozen Desserts

ByJacques Pépin
July 2006

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Credit: © John Kernick

Recipe Summary

total:
35 mins
Yield:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In an 8-inch square glass dish, stir together the grapefruit juice, honey and grenadine. Freeze the mixture until solid, at least 3 hours.

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  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the mint leaves, sugar, rum and lime juice and puree. Refrigerate the mojito.

  • About 30 minutes before serving, transfer the granité to the refrigerator to soften. Cut each mango half lengthwise into thin slices. Pour the mojito into shallow bowls. Fan out the mango slices in the bowls and top with large scoops of thegranité. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.

Make Ahead

Thegranitécan be frozen for up to 1 week.

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