Makes 12 servings
This granita—an icy, frozen dessert—will remind you of a chilled sangria, which makes it a favorite to enjoy as a treat poolside or as a refreshing course in a Mediterranean dinner party.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 3/4 cup red wine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Place a 9-in by 13-in glass or metal baking pan in the freezer to chill (if you do not have this size pan, most sizes will work, though a smaller pan will require a longer freezing time).
- Combine the water, wine, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-heat heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced slightly, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
- Remove the vanilla bean, if using, then transfer to the chilled baking dish. Place in the freezer and gently stir the mixture with a whisk every 30 minutes until it resembles crushed ice, about 3 hours.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until needed.
