Sour lime and lemongrass granita
Prep time 1-2 hours
Cook time 1-2 hours
Serves 6
Dietary Vegetarian
This is best eaten within a few days, but will keep in the freezer for weeks, though it may need a firm hand to break up the crystals.
Method
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Place the sugar, lime rind and juice and the lemongrass stalks in a pan with 150ml (¼ pint) water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves then simmer gently for 5 minutes then allow to cool completely.
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Strain the liquid into a rigid container then stir in the vodka and soda water. Freeze for 2 hours until almost firm then using a fork, break the mixture into large flaky crystals.
Ingredients
- 175g caster sugar
- juice and grated rind 8 limes
- 2 lemon grass stalks, roughly flattened with a rolling pin
- 150ml vodka
- 300ml soda water
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