Spiked Peach Limeade Granita

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups juice of lime fresh
• 6  mint leaves 
• 3 cups peaches ( 3 medium)
• 0.8 cup rum 
• 1.3 cups sugar 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Cool, and discard mint.
2. Place half of peach mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
3. Pour pureed peach mixture into a 13 x 9inch baking dish.
4. Combine remaining peach mixture, juice, and rum in blender; process until smooth.
5. Add to baking dish.
6. Freeze 8 hours or until firm.
7. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
8. Serve immediately.
9. Garnish with peach slices and mint sprigs, if desired.