Grapefruit and Campari Granita
Cool down with the vibrant, bittersweet flavors of Grapefruit and Campari Granita, a refreshing frozen treat that’s as elegant as it is easy to make. This Italian-inspired dessert combines freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice, the herbal citrus notes of Campari, and a touch of grapefruit zest to create a stunningly colorful, palate-cleansing dish. Sweetened with a simple syrup and frozen to a light, crystalline texture through periodic scraping, this granita is a perfect balance of tart and sweet with just a hint of sophistication. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it’s an ideal dessert for warm-weather entertaining or a chic finish to a dinner party. With minimal prep time and no special equipment required, this no-cook recipe is the ultimate make-ahead treat that will impress your guests with its bold flavors and gorgeous presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Ruby red grapefruit juice
- 120 ml Campari
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 100 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Grapefruit zest
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Prepare a small saucepan and combine 100 ml of water with 100 g of granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a simple syrup. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 500 ml of freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice, 120 ml of Campari, 1 teaspoon of grapefruit zest, and the cooled simple syrup. Mix until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (a standard glass or metal baking dish works well).
Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the partially frozen mixture, breaking up any ice crystals.
Return the dish to the freezer and repeat the process of scraping with a fork every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita has a fluffy, crystalline texture.
Spoon the granita into serving glasses or bowls, garnish each serving with a mint leaf, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
