Amalfi Lemon Granita with Orange Juice

Ingredients

For the granita:

• 2 cups water
• ¾ cups granulated sugar
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 cup lemon juice

To serve:

• Fresh squeezed orange juice

Directions

1. To a saucepan, add the water, sugar and lemon zest and place on medium-high heat stirring for 3-4 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from the heat, and strain into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, and stir. Refrigerate for 1 hour to chill.
3. Transfer to a shallow metal baking dish, and freeze overnight or until solid.
4. Remove the dish from the freezer and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then break the ice into manageable chunks and place in a food processor.
5. Pulse the granita until it’s light, fluffy, and snow-like.
6. Fill a glass half way with the granita and top with fresh orange juice. Serve with a straw.