Lemon Vodka Granita

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Fruit
Total: 4 hr 30 min
Prep: 4 hr 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. Grated zest of 1 lemon
  2. 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
  3. 1/2 cup simple sugar syrup (see recipe below)
  4. 1/4 cup vodka
  5. Raspberries or blueberries for garnish
  6. Sliced toasted almonds for garnish
  7. 1 cup water
  8. 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine the lemon zest and juice, syrup and vodka and transfer to a metal 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Freeze for 4 hours.
  2. Remove baking pan from freezer and scrape surface with a spatula or fork to create large crystals. Transfer crystals to wine goblets and garnish with fresh berries and toasted almonds.
  3. Bring water and sugar to a boil and boil until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature and transfer to a jar. Store in a cool pantry or refrigerate. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 247
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 57 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 52 g
Protein 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg

Reviews

Todd Day
WOW!!! This was super easy to make. REALLY tart and refreshing. Maybe a little more simple syrup next time. Just the thing on a hot day.

 

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