Sweet Zinfandel Granita
Granita, (grah-nee-TAH),Italian for ice, perfectly describes this refreshingly fruity drink. Make and freeze the well-chilled scoopable beverage, with or without the alcohol, to serve to a group.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 750 ml bottle white Zinfandel wine (about 3-1/4 cups), chilled
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Assorted fresh tart red cherries and peeled and sliced green and golden kiwifruit (optional)
Directions
1.
Stir together water and sugar in a small mixing bowl until sugar dissolves. Combine sugar mixture and wine in a 2-quart square baking dish.
2.
Cover and freeze about 6 hours or until firm, stirring once or twice during freezing. Use a large metal spoon or ice cream scoop to scrape mixture into small serving dishes. Place the dishes in a large bowl; if desired, arrange ice cubes, cherries, and kiwifruit in the bowl before adding dishes. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Alcohol-free Version
Combine 4 cups chilled white grape juice and 1/3 cup sugar. Pour into a 2-quart square baking dish. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours. Remove from the freezer for 15 minutes. Scrape the frozen mixture into small serving dishes, and serve as directed above.
Nutrition information
Calories 134, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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