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Limoncello Granita
 
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 485 Minutes
Servings: 6
Tart and tangy, serve this in martini glasses .
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups cold water, divided
4 lemons, zest of, grated washed
1 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons limoncello
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and 1 cup cold water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until sugar has dissolved and mixture is syrupy, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and 3/4 cup cold water, then stir in limoncello.
2. Pour liquid into a large, shallow pan. Place pan on a flat surface in the freezer and freeze for at least 8 hours. During the first 2 hours, remove the pan every 20 to 40 minutes and stir the contents with a fork, making sure to scrape down the sides of dish and combining the iced and still-liquid portions. When the granita has frozen completely, use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to scrape the top, collecting each serving. Place in a cocktail glass or bowl and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com