Mimosa Granita

By norsegal8

This recipe is typical of granitas made from liquids rather than purees. Fresh-squeezed juice and good quality sparkling wine will make all the difference in the final product. For other fruit ideas, see the related Illustrated How To Guide, "Granitas Made Easy".

Ingredients

• 3 large oranges, juiced to yield 1 cup juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups sparkling wine
• 1 lime, large, juiced to yield 1 tablespoon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk orange juice and sugar in large bowl until sugar dissolves.

2. Stir in wine and lime juice and pour mixture into 2 ice cube trays.

3. Freeze mixture until firm, at least 2 hours. (Can transfer frozen cubes to zipper-lock plastic bags and freeze up to 1 week.)

4. Just before serving, place a single layer of frozen cubes in workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Pulse 10 or 12 times or until no large chunks of ice remain. Scoop crystals into individual bowls. Repeat with remaining ice cubes and serve immediately.