Gin Lemonade Granita
Have a bit of fun this summer with these boozy granitas. Served in hollowed-out lemons, they’re a refreshing way to beat the heat. We made our own lemonade but if you’re time poor you can use store-bought lemonade. Make zero-alcohol versions by replacing with a zero-alcohol gin or omitting the gin altogether.
How long will it take?
30 minutes, plus freezing time
What’s the serving size?
Serves 10
What do I need?
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup gin
- 5 lemons, halved and hollowed out
How do I make it?
- Add water and caster sugar to a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium-high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture has the consistency of a thick syrup. Set aside to cool.
- When syrup is cooled add lemon juice and stir in the gin. Pour mixture into a shallow baking or casserole dish and place in the freezer. Leave in the freezer until frozen solid.
- Scrape frozen mix with a fork to create small pieces. To serve, spoon granita into lemon halves.
