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Cuba Libre Granita {Pass the Cookbook}

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I joined the fun for the Pass the Cookbook series kicked off by Kita, the culinary force behind the Pass the Sushi blog, a couple of months back. Her goal: cook from some unused cookbooks on her shelf...and get some other foodies to join her. Sign me up! This month, we're creating from Slushed by Jessie Cross. The subtitle made me chuckle: More Than 150 Frozen, Boozy Treats for the Coolest Happy Hour Ever!
Cuba Libre Granita
3 cups cola
¼ cup light dark rum (I only had dark rum!)
zest from 1 lime

Combine the cola and rum in a shallow, freezer safe dish. Gently stir in the lime zest. Freeze for 1 2 hours. Stir the mixture with a fork to break it up. Return to the freezer. Check and rake with fork every 30 minutes until the entire mixture is icy and frozen. Mine took about 4 hours total.

I also added a floater of dark rum on top...just for good measure. Cheers!

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  1. Kim K.May 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Dark run is totally the way to go!! It's all I ever have on hand too. Well done!!

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  2. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I was very inspired by this granita to make a different version. I did not realize how easy it is make it :)

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  3. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and DessertsMay 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Like the classic rum and coke only frozen for summer - yum!

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  4. EmilyMay 23, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    So glad you posted a shot of the book. I hadn't heard of this one before.

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  5. A SISTER IN CHRISTMay 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Looks nice and refreshing....glad to have found you through the club! :)

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  6. Camilla M. MannMay 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    You, too, Pam! Such a nice group of bloggers.

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  7. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    This looks very refreshing! So glad to have discovered your blog!

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  8. KitaMay 25, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    One can never add too much rum! Dang, I want one of these granitas now. :D

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  9. TerraMay 26, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    What could be better than cola and rum really? Adding a bit extra rum sounds fabulous to me:-) Your granita looks refreshing, Hugs, Terra
    www.cafeterrablog.com

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