Wine Granita

4.5 from 2 ratings

This prep-ahead cocktail is ideal for a large group. A little advance preparation will have you scooping out drinks in no time. Could this be better than ice cream?

Servings

servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 pint fresh basil leaves
2 cup dry prosecco, rose, or pinot noir
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
cherries, mint sprigs and lemon slices (for garnish)

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar and basil. Heat on medium until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand until cool, about 1 hour. Strain basil from syrup and discard.
In 2-quart metal baking pan, combine syrup, wine and lemon juice. Freeze 4 to 5 hours or until frozen, scraping with fork every hour to break up ice crystals. Serve garnished with cherries, mint, and lemon slices, if desired. Store in freezer up to 1 week, covered with plastic wrap, scraping again before serving.