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["Cut watermelon in half and carefully cut the watermelon flesh out of the rind. Save the empty watermelon rind.", "Place the watermelon and any juices into a blender and puree until smooth.", "Pour the watermelon puree into a strainer. Strain until the pulp resembles applesauce. (Use the juice to make watermelon cocktails or to drink plain.)", "In a small saucepan, combine lime juice, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over low heat and cook just until sugar dissolves. Cool.", "Mix together the cooled lime simple syrup with the watermelon pulp and pour into a shallow dish and place in the freezer.", "Every 30 minutes, check on the granita and use a fork to scrape it apart until it resembles a slushy snow. This process may take 2 to 3 hours.", "Once slushy, scoop the granita into the melon rind and serve. Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime zest.", "If you are making the granita ahead of time, it will firm up quite a bit in the freezer. I recommend ""defrosting"" it", "By the way, this is also a great base for making watermelon margaritas. Splash in a little tequila and serve in a salt-rimmed glass!"]
