Watermelon Granita

1. 1

   In a small saucepan stir together the water, the sugar, and the creme de cassis, boil the mixture, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer the syrup to a bowl and chill it, covered, until it is cold.

3. 3

   In a blender puree the watermelon in batches, forcing it as it is pureed through a coarse sieve set over a large bowl, pressing hard on the solids.

4. 4

   Stir into the watermelon puree the syrup, the lime juice, and the bitters and transfer the mixture to an 8-inch-square metal pan.

5. 5

   Freeze the mixture, stirring and crushing the lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours, our until the granita is firm but not frozen solid.

6. 6

   Scrape the granita with a fork to lighten the texture and serve it immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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