Tips & Tricks: Homemade Granita

 

 

A subtler version of the sugary slushies we coveted as kids, granitas perk up everything from seafood to summery cocktails and fruit salads, plus creamy desserts like yogurt and ice cream. And theyre easy to make. Pour some of your favorite wine, beer, citrusy soda, or juice in a flat-bottomed container, then freeze overnight. When you're ready to serve your granita, simply scrape the flavored ice until it forms small shavings. We love granitas atop freshly shucked oysters and often add a little seasoningsalt, pepper, lemon juiceto complement the briny flavors of raw bivalves. On a sunny afternoon, pair granita-topped oysters with your favorite Champagne for a ridiculously easy snack that feels all sorts of fancy.

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