Recipe courtesy of Michele Urvater
Lemon Vodka Granita
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 247
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 57
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 52
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 4
- Total: 4 hr 30 min
- Prep: 4 hr 30 min
Ingredients
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup simple sugar syrup (see recipe below)
1/4 cup vodka
Raspberries or blueberries for garnish
Sliced toasted almonds for garnish
SIMPLE SUGAR SYRUP
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Directions
- Combine the lemon zest and juice, syrup and vodka and transfer to a metal 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Freeze for 4 hours.
- 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.
SIMPLE SUGAR SYRUP
- 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.