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Lime Granita

Try this granita drizzled with a shot of tequila and sprinkled with a pinch of coarse salt for a Margranita.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 quart (1 liter)

Ingredients

3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (200 g) sugar
2 limes, preferably unsprayed
1 cup (250 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 12 limes)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium, nonreactive saucepan, mix 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the water with the sugar. Grate the zest of 2 limes into the saucepan. Heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the remaining 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) water, and then chill in the refrigerator. Stir the lime juice into the sugar syrup, then freeze according to the instructions for freezing granita on page 145.

  2. Perfect Pairings

    Step 2

    Lime Granita is a tropical treat with Mango Sorbet (page 108) or Avocado Ice Cream (page 95).

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