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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Coconut-Lime Ice with Rum
This grown-up granita is sunshine in a glass—tart, tropical, and dangerously refreshing. Just freeze, scrape, and transport yourself somewhere warm.
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Zest of 2 limes
Preparation
I created this icy treat during a particularly brutal summer, and it's become my most-requested recipe. The alcohol keeps it from freezing solid, giving you perfect, slushy crystals every time.
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, rum, lime juice, and sugar until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Stir in the lime zest, reserving a small pinch for garnish.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow metal baking pan (a 9x13 inch works perfectly) and place in the freezer.
- After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals forming around the edges.
- Repeat this scraping process every 30-45 minutes for the next 3-4 hours until you have a pan full of fluffy, crystalline ice.
- Scoop into chilled glasses, garnish with the reserved lime zest, and serve immediately.
Storage tip: This keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Just scrape with a fork before serving to fluff it back up.
