Mint Julep Granita Recipe

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Mint Julep Granita
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 8 lime wedges
  • mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine 3 cups water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped mint. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  2. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; discard solids. Stir in bourbon. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm. Remove mixture from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. Scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Place about 1/2 cup granita in each of 8 small bowls or glasses; serve with 1 lime wedge. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.41 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 13.65mg 1%
Potassium 182.33mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.85g 11%
Sugars 23.39g 94%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g 16%
Protein 0.67g 1%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 42%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 119.6mg 664%
Calcium 70.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 65.16 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 5.99mg 1%
Potassium 80.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.98g 11%
Sugars 10.27g 94%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 16%
Protein 0.29g 1%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 33%
Iron 52.5mg 664%
Calcium 31.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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