Champagne Granita With Strawberries
Published August 19, 1995
- Total Time
- 6 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients
¾ cup, plus 2 tablespoons, sugar
6 tablespoons water
1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced in thick rounds
1 tablespoon plus 4 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
2 ½ cups dry Champagne or other sparkling wine
½ cup fresh orange juice
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
12 grams carbs; 129 calories; 2 grams fiber; 8 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 7 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Mix the ¾ cup of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool. Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, combine the berries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, sliced mint and Grand Marnier, if using. Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours.
- Step 2
In a shallow nonreactive pan, combine the sugar syrup, Champagne, orange juice and 4 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- Step 3
To serve, scrape the granita with a fork into large crystals. Spoon into chilled martini or other wide-mouthed glasses. Surround with berries and garnish with mint. Serve immediately.
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Chose this because guests are dairy and gluten free, but pleasantly surprised and would serve to anyone. The alcohol content keeps the granita from freezing hard. Easy to scoop.
Chose this because guests are dairy and gluten free, but pleasantly surprised and would serve to anyone. The alcohol content keeps the granita from freezing hard. Easy to scoop.