When it comes to cocktails, I always wing it when it comes to the recipe. I either modernize a classic with a different liquor and garnish, or I simply shake up (literally) what I have on hand to come up with something new-ish. I don’t follow recipes and enjoy crafting a cocktail that tastes great. Enter the granita which is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. I was really craving a slushy-like dessert over the weekend, but this mama needed a spiked dessert. I had some rosé, Campari, and grapefruits and it was the perfect combo to make this boozy dessert. I added just enough Campari to balance out the sweetness of the sugar and Rosé and it’s just perfect. Alan has been enjoying it as a digestif every night after dinner!
Rosé Grapefruit Granita
1 cup sugar
2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (about 3 grapefruits)
2 cups Rosé
1/4 cup Campari
Mint and Chamomile flower for garnish
Directions: Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Pour into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch rectangular baking dish. Stir in the grapefruit juice, Rosé, and Campari. Place the dish on a level surface in the freezer. Freeze for one hour, rake the granita with a large dinner fork, and return it to the freezer. Continue to rake the granita every 30 minutes, until it’s firm and granular. Garnish with mint leaves and Chamomile flower.
And its been a yummy week!