Red wine granita

Cocktail or dessert? Why not both! This delicious red wine granita will refresh you on the warmest of summer days!

1/4 cup

sugar

1/4 cup

water

1 1/4 cup

red wine

1 1/2 tbsp

lemon juice

juice of 1

orange

mint sprigs, for garnish

Make simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Mix the simple syrup, wine and juices.
Pour into a 9-inch metal or glass baking pan.
Freeze for 4-6 hours or until completely frozen. (For a water ice-like texture, scrape the mixture gently with a fork every two hours while freezing. For a flakier consistency, leave it be.)
Scoop into a glass and top with a mint sprig.