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Margarita Granita

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

Sparkling Prosecco adds effervescence these sorbet floats; tequila combines with orange and lime in a granita that tastes like a frozen margarita, salted glass rims and all.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, orange juice, and salt.

    Step 2

    Pour mixture into a 2-quart shallow nonreactive baking dish; let cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, about 6 hours (or up to 1 day). Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Granita is best served immediately, but can be covered and frozen up to several hours. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

  2. Fast freeze

    Step 3

    Chilling the dish in the freezer before pouring in the lime mixture will help the granita freeze faster.

  3. serving suggestion

    Step 4

    Spoon granita into salt-rimmed glasses, cocktail style: Rub rims with a lime wedge (or dip in water), then dip in a shallow bowl of coarse salt.

  4. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 117

    Step 7

    Fat: 0g

    Step 8

    Protein: 0.1g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 29g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 0.1g

Everyday Food: Light
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