Melon with Basil-Lime Granita

Photo by Roland Bello
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups packed basil leaves
- 3 cups water
- 1 ripe honeydew
- 32 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 1 ripe cantaloupe
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
Bring water and 2/3 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Purée syrup with basil and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Str...
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