Granita

Crunchy, finely crushed ice crystals are the signature of this cooling Italian dessert. A syrup with a full, punchy flavour is essential and fruit juice or wine, white or red, may be used with, or instead of, water. While strong and sweet espresso coffee is the secret of the classic coffee granita, delicate aromatic teas can be used to make refreshingly light granita. Herbs and spices can give crunchy ices interesting flavour twists. Try mint or lemon balm with lemon, bay with apple juice, or mulling spices with red wine.