Mimosa Granita

By lindybug

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups fresh orange juice (about 10 oranges)
• 2 cups Champagne or sparkling wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Add orange juice, Champagne, and lime juice; pour into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm. Remove mixture from freezer; let stand 10 minutes. Scrape the entire mixture with a fork until fluffy, and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.