Mint Granizado

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves.

4. 4

   Let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture to remove the mint leaves and let it cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the cooled mixture and stir well.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.

8. 8

   After about 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the ice crystals that have formed.

9. 9

   Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes until the entire mixture is frozen and has a granular texture.

10. 10

    Serve the Mint Granizado in chilled glasses and enjoy!