Watermelon Granita with Wild Strawberries and Vodka

Name: Watermelon Granita with Wild Strawberries and Vodka
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Watermelon pulp 2 ½ cups; Wild strawberries ½ cup; Vodka 1 oz; Sugar 0.9 cup; Lemon juice 3 tbsp

159

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 159
Carbohydrates g 36.3
of which sugars g 36.3
Protein g 0.6
Fats g 0.1
Fiber g 0.5
Sodium mg 5

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 40 min
Serving: 6 persone
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

How many times during your summer strolls have you stopped at an ice cream shop and opted for a refreshing granita to refresh yourself? You must have wondered about the secret of its deliciousness, and we will explain step by step how to prepare this delightful dessert directly at home. We offer you an original and tasty idea, similar to the sorbet, which will leave all your friends speechless: watermelon granita with wild strawberries and Vodka! Watermelon, one of the most thirst-quenching and refreshing summer fruits, pairs with wild strawberries to create an explosive mix of sweetness, all to be enjoyed! The addition of vodka will give an irresistible flavor touch to the dessert, perfect to savor after your meal or even for a refreshing aperitif different from the usual... have you, for instance, already tried the red wine granita?

INGREDIENTS: Watermelon 2 ½ cups (600 g) - pulp; Wild strawberries ½ cup (100 g); Vodka 1 oz (30 g); Sugar 0.9 cup (180 g); Lemon juice 3 tbsp (40 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Watermelon Granita with Wild Strawberries and Vodka

To prepare the watermelon, wild strawberries, and Vodka granita, first take the watermelon: with a knife, score it 1 until you cut it in half 2, then slice it 3 and subsequently cut it into small pieces.

In a blender, pour the diced watermelon and wild strawberries 4, then squeeze the lemon 5 and strain the juice using a sieve 6.

Pour the lemon juice along with the watermelon and strawberries 7, then add the vodka 8, the sugar 9, and blend everything until you obtain a rather fluid consistency.

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker 10 and let it run for 30 minutes 11. After 30 minutes, your watermelon, wild strawberries, and Vodka granita is ready to be enjoyed 12!

Storage

You can store the watermelon, wild strawberries, and Vodka granita for up to a month in the freezer.

Tip

If you prefer, you can replace the Vodka with prosecco or sparkling wine and use the seasonal fruit you like, for example, you can try raspberries instead of wild strawberries!

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