Rasberry Lime Granita – Adult Slushy

A Nice Cold Adult Slushy!
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups Simple Syrup
1 cup cold water
Chilled Rum – optional
Process all ingredients except rum in a blender for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Pour into a 9×5 inch loaf pan
Freee for 4-5 hours or until ice crystals form, stirring every hour.
Spoon into 4-6 glasses.
Top each with a shot of chilled rum if desired.
Simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar, usually 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar makes 1 1/2 cups syrup.
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.