For Mint Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• handful of mint leaves

For Granita

• 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup (see above)
• 4 cups grapefruit juice
• tequila for serving (optional)

Make Mint Simple Syrup

1. Bring sugar & water together in a small pot. Bring to boil, then add mint leaves and remove from heat
2. Let steep at room temperature, 30 minutes
3. Strain mint leaves and cool completely

Mix & Freeze

1. Whisk together 1 cup mint simple syrup with 4 cups grapefruit juice
2. Pour into a shallow pan and freeze for 1-3 hours, until firm, fluffing with a fork every 30 minutes

Serving Suggestions

1. Chip off a chunk of the granita (it will freeze fairly solid) and pulse in a food processor a few times to achieve a shaved ice texture
2. Scoop into a bowl and serve immediately
3. If desired, drizzle tequila over the granita tableside