Granita with strawberries
4 servings
40 minutes
Strawberry granita is a refreshing dessert from sunny Italy with a unique twist. It combines the delicate sweetness of strawberries, the tartness of lime, and a hint of tequila's bitterness, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Granita is known for its airy texture: fine ice crystals melt on the tongue, leaving a pleasant fruity-citrus freshness. It can be served as an aperitif on a hot day or as the finishing touch to a romantic dinner. Lime pieces add an unexpected coolness, while the alcoholic notes make the granita more sophisticated. Its simplicity in preparation makes this dessert accessible for any occasion when you want to enjoy something light, refined, and invigorating.
1
Put sugar in a pot with 150 milliliters of water and heat on low, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Powdered sugar: 50 g
2
Clean the strawberries from the stems and place them in a food processor or blender. Squeeze the juice of three limes into it and blend. Strain the strawberries through a fine sieve into the chilled syrup and add tequila and orange liqueur.
- Strawberry: 400 g
- Lime: 4 pieces
- Tequila: 100 ml
- Orange liqueur: 50 ml
3
Pour the mixture into a low container and freeze for 3 hours. Thinly slice the remaining lime, place it on a sheet of polyethylene, wrap it, and freeze.
- Lime: 4 pieces
4
Scoop the crystals from the granite surface with a spoon and divide into 4 glasses, layering with lime pieces. Serve immediately. Alternatively, you can fluff with a fork and return to the freezer for a short time.
- Lime: 4 pieces