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Watermelon Granita Punch
Mixologist Tony Pereyra makes this cooling watermelon ice with fresh watermelon juice, then scoops it on top of a tropical summer punch.
Photo courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board
Servings
8
8
Menu Part
- Beverage
Main Ingredient
- Watermelon
Tony Pereyra
The Spirits in Motion
Los Angeles
Mixologist Tony Pereyra makes this cooling watermelon ice with fresh watermelon juice, then scoops it on top of a tropical summer punch. The granita can also be served on its own, scooped into small dishes for a dessert or refreshing snack. Watermelon juice is simple to make with a blender; just puree cubes of seedless fruit and strain.
Ingredients
Fresh watermelon juice
12 cups watermelon cubes
Fresh watermelon granita
4 cups fresh watermelon juice
2 oz. lime juice
4 dashes saline tincture (1 part sea salt, 1 part water)
Tropical punch
3½ oz. fresh watermelon juice
1½ oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. coconut water
½ oz. lime juice
1½ oz. light rum (optional)
1 to 2 scoops watermelon granita
Watermelon slice and pineapple leaf, for garnish
Steps
For watermelon juice, place cubes in blender container; cover and blend until pureed. Strain, reserving juice.
For granita, in large bowl, combine watermelon juice, lime juice and saline; stir to blend. Pour into hotel pan and freeze. Before service, lightly scrape the granita with fork to create an icy-fluffy texture.
For punch, combine watermelon juice, pineapple juice, coconut water and lime juice in a mixing glass. Add ice cubes and shake well; mix in rum, if using. Strain over crushed ice into glass. Add scoops of watermelon granita and garnish with a watermelon slice and pineapple leaf.
Photo courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board
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