| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 40 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 4 hr 30 min |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine, cold
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and place in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- Using the finest grater you have, lightly scrape the skin of 1 lemon, removing only the top surface of the peel. Squeeze out the juice and remove the seeds from both lemons.
- Open the Champagne or sparkling wine, and pour it into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch pan. Mix in the simple syrup, lemon juice, and grated zest. Place mixture into the freezer. Check after 30 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break up any ice formed on the sides and stir into the rest of the liquid. Continue to freeze and repeat this procedure every hour for at least 3 hours. Before serving, fluff the granita by “chopping” up any clumps with the spoon or gently whisking the frozen mixture. Spoon into small glasses or cups and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 177 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Reviews
Awesome on a hot day or for a light, sweet dessert. Love it.
Everybody loved it. This is so different from other desserts.
awesome bubbly sweet/sour taste.
I made this to celebrate Easter with the family and it was a HUGE hit! We all loved it!
I tried this on Sunday. It was fast, easy and flavorful. I recommend using a good quality sparkling or champagne for a smoother, elegant taste. Good as a palate cleanser or a crisp, light dessert. Everyone loved it.