Mint Julep Granita

Ingredients

• 1 cup bourbon 
• 0.7 cup fresh mint fresh finely chopped
• 8  lime wedges 
• 1.5 cups sugar 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• sieve
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine 3 cups water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped mint.
2. Remove from heat; cool completely.
3. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; discard solids. Stir in bourbon. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.
4. Remove mixture from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. Scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
5. Place about 1/2 cup granita in each of 8 small bowls or glasses; serve with 1 lime wedge.
6. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.