Cantaloupe Granita

Step 1: Cut cantaloupe in half, remove seeds, peel and dice coarsely.

Step 2: Place in a food processor or blender in batches with honey, water and rum.

Step 3: Blend until smooth.

Step 4: Pour into a 9 x 9 inch baking pan and freeze until almost firm.

Step 5: Break up into small chunks and return to food processor or blender.

Step 6: Freeze until almost firm and blend again.

Step 7: Freeze again.

Step 8: To serve use an ice cream scoop and place 1 to 2 scoops of granite in individual serving dishes.

Step 9: Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh mint.