Poema Cava Granita

This Cava Granita is a shaved ice for grown ups and it couldn’t be more refreshing or easy to make! You start by making a lemony mint simple syrup and then combine the simple syrup with cava and freeze, raking the cava every few hours until it’s perfectly crystallized. @poemacava is the perfect addition to your granita recipe. Its vibrant bubbles bring a refreshing sparkle to each spoonful, while the crisp, citrusy notes enhance the granita’s fresh flavors, adding a zesty touch creating a harmonious and refreshing dessert. This granita is so refreshing and the perfect ending to any meal!

Serves 8
To make simple syrup:
1 cup of sugar
1 cups of water
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice, strained
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt

Combing all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduced to low heat and let simmer for about five minutes. Strain and cool.

To make granita:
Combine, simple syrup and 3 cups of Prosecco in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in the freezer and let it chill 6 to 12 hours raking with the fork after the first hour, and every few hours afterwards until all liquid has frozen.

We served the granita in lemon cups. Simple slice your lemons horizontally and scoop out the inside fruit. Keep the lemon cups in the freezer until ready to serve to keep your granita from melting!