Having confessed my love for watermelon before, I have to say that I am really enjoying exploring all the watermelon recipes being posted on the lovely blogs I follow. There are many I have book marked and look forward to try soon, like this watermelon feta and basil salad on Maris’s In good taste blog and today’s recipe which was posted by Jessica from kitchenbelleicious
The combination of mint, lemon and watermelon was too good to miss and the idea of a mint syrup was new to me and posed so many possibilities for drinks and desserts that I HAD to try it.
I stuck to the recipe except for adding 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of rosewater because I loved the pairing of rosewater and watermelon in the watermelon pomegranate drink and I thought it would work here too.
Before we get to the recipe I would like to thank Shumaila of the novice house wife for being extremely kind. She passed the versatile blogger award to me, Shumaila thank you so much..I am honored.
5 cups of watermelon cubed
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup soda
1/2 cup mint syrup
Mint Syrup:
1 cup of water
1 cup sugar
1 bunch of fresh mint
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water.
Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over the mint, then gently crush the leaves with the back of your spoon.
Strain the syrup
Use 1/2 cup in the granita ans store the rest in the refrigerator.
Blend the watermelon with the lemon juice, rosewater and mint syrup, until very smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow pan (make sure that the pan fits in your freezer) and freeze for 1 hour.
Remove from freezer and scrape with a fork.
Repeat this scraping procedure every hour or s0 until the consistency is “snowy” (at least 4 hours.)
wsiefbt
/ May 6, 2013It is a lovely combination indeed and I love watermelon as well.
yummychunklet
/ May 5, 2013What a tasty combination of flavors for granita!
Iglika
/ May 4, 2013Wonderful and fresh, congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing!
Adina
/ April 18, 2012Sawsan, I absolutely love your blog, and all the delicious wonders you create! You truly have a special gift, and nothing can be more amazing when you combine your passions & gifts.
Just a quick question: you mentioned the cup of soda in the ingredients, but I didn’t see it in the recipe description. Do you blend it with the watermelon & other ingredients?
I love the creative twist on this with the mint & rosewater-sounds refreshing & divine! Wonder if it will be good with the orange blossom as well.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 18, 2012Hello Adina,
Thank you so much for your kind comment, you really put a smile on my face. I am really glad you enjoy my posts and recipes.
As for the watermelon granita, I think it will be great with orange blossom too.The soda is blended with the watermelon and the other ingredients. Sorry it is missing in the instructions.
Looking forward to hearing your feedback when you try this
Kevin (Closet Cooking)
/ July 24, 2011That looks so cool and refreshing and good!
thefooddoctor
/ July 25, 2011Thank you Kevin for stopping by and for your kind comment
sheila @ Elements
/ July 6, 2011How pretty! The rosewater and mint in it makes this extra special!!
A few weeks ago I made rosewater sorbet and watermelon granita. I tried mixing the two together and I was amazed how wonderful watermelon and rosewater tasted together. The addition of the mint made a wonderful frozen dessert even better! 
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Sheila thank you so much..actually the idea came from the fact that my favorite granita is rosewater granita..a patch requires abou 3/4 cup of rosewater and it is so refreshing and fragrant..so I thought that some rosewater here might be a nice addition
Hannah (BitterSweet)
/ July 6, 2011So simple and refreshing! I actually have a ton of watermelon juice/puree right now, since the last melon I bough was super-sweet but also mushy. Perfect way to use some!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011I actually am in your shoes today..my husband brought in a giant watermelon that is a little mushy…thinking of ways to use it up so another patch of granita is in the fridge
Parsley Sage
/ July 6, 2011Lovely granita! I’m a big watermelon fan too and this is a genius way to use it
Buzzed!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Thank you for the buzz and the kind words
kitchenbelleicious
/ July 6, 2011I love that you used rosewater! How interesting and light! this granita look amazing and we both know I love my cold frozen drinks so its on my list to try your version next time
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011All thanks go to you for the wonderful recipe..my entire family loved it..especially the kids
eva626
/ July 6, 2011this looks so lovely.!!! and so refreshing for a hot summer day…although i think i have to change from my bedtime clothes before having this…it looks so fancy!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011hehehe it is hardly fancy Eva..You should see the mess my kids make eating this lol
Ginger
/ July 6, 2011Your first photograph belongs in a magazine! What a wonderful summer treat to make, it sounds delicious!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Wow..that is the sweetest compliment anyine has ever given me…thank yo so much
Manu
/ July 6, 2011I LOVE granita! It awlays reminds me of my summer holidays in Sicily as a child! Great pairing with watermelon, rose and mint (and lemon too)! I LOVE it Sawsan! Thanks for sharing!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Thank you so much Manu.. I love watermelon and this just takes it to the next level
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
/ July 5, 2011Your granita looks lovely… I love how you presented this dessert with the lemon and mint on spoon. So pretty! It’s been quite warm here in San Francisco, and this will make me happy and cool down at the same time… delicious recipe Sawsan!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Thank you Nami..it is a refreshing treat for summer
cakewhiz
/ July 5, 2011i have a bottle of rose water waiting to be used up. so far, i have only used it in a buttercream icing and it gave off this wonderful aroma. i can just imagine how great this granita would have smelled. it looks so dainty and pretty!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Wow! using it in icing is a brilliant idea…I use it in juices, in any syrup I make and a few drops of this in your bottle of plain drinking water make it heavenly
online portfolio
/ July 5, 2011Wonderful, keep it up thanks.
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Thank you for stopping by
freesoft
/ July 5, 2011Thank you..really informative!!
foodblogandthedog
/ July 5, 2011You must have read my mind! I have been dreaming about watermelon granita, I want to put some vodka in it though and make a make it a watermelon martini granita! I love your dishes too
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011bakingdevils
/ July 5, 2011The addition of rosewater would have added that brilliant! amazingly refreshing too.. love your bowls and the gorgeous spoons too…
-Shilpa
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Thank you Shilpa..rosewater really takes it to the next level
and thanx for your kind comment about the spoons and bowls
Russell at Chasing Delicious
/ July 5, 2011This dessert looks so refreshing and delicious. I think this will be perfect to try on one of these 95+ days this week.
Great shots too!
thefooddoctor
/ July 6, 2011Thank you do much for stopping by and for your kind words
Habiba Younis
/ July 5, 2011this one sounds simple and tempting, I will try it out!!!!
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Looking forward to hearing your openion
chicaandaluza
/ July 5, 2011Looks almost too pretty to eat – but I wouldn´t let it stop me! Am off to check out Maris´blog now….
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011ChefMom
/ July 5, 2011This looks so good – I would have really enjoyed this outside today in the heat.
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Granitas are my favorite treats in this horrible heat!
fatisrecipes
/ July 5, 2011thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Thank you..I keep forgetting that the weather is different where you are ..keep it till summer hits full blast as it is doing here
Liz
/ July 5, 2011Oh, how refreshing and tasty this looks!!! Perfect for today’s hot humid weather…wonderful!
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Thank you so much Liz
Maureen
/ July 5, 2011Rose water and watermelon sounds divine!! I can’t wait to try this. It looks so good. I too, loved Maris’ salad.
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Thank you Maureen…and Maris’s salad is next on my list
Desserts In My Kitchen
/ July 5, 2011Yummy, this looks very cool, and refreshing! Very good for these hot summer days!
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Yes and really light..no cream so you can enjoy it guilt free
tanja@tanjascookingcorner
/ July 4, 2011This Granita looks sensational, where is my spoon?
Your last pic looks fantastic, can’t take my eyes of it! I am also a watermelon fan, you have already seen my watermelon salad 
The last couple of days we are eating melons on mass, they are soooo good atm 
Will have to try this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011Thank you so much Tanja..your salad is high on my list too…it is amazing! the colors, the flavors mmmm
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
/ July 4, 2011What a great recipe. We’ve never used rosewater in ours before and it just sounds wonderful.
thefooddoctor
/ July 5, 2011I love rosewater ..it is a perfect addition to drinks, syrups and some sweets
Maris(In Good Taste)
/ July 4, 2011Thanks so much for mentioning my salad! I am very excited to make your watermelon granita as it looks so refreshing and perfect for these hot humid days
thefooddoctor
/ July 4, 2011You are most welcome..I love everything on your blog..I stopped bookmarking a while ago because I ralized I was bookmarking almost all the recipes