Cherry Merlot Granita

• 1 cup water
• 14 cup sugar
• 1 cup ice cube
• 1 navel orange
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 cup merlot

1. Combine water and sugar in a small pan.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in ice.
4. Meanwhile, grate rind and squeeze juice from orange to measure 1 T and 1/2 c, respectively.
5. Place cherries and sugar mix in blender, process 1 minute or until pureed.
6. Stir in rind, juice, and merlot and pour all into an 8 x 8 pan.
7. Cover and freeze until firm (about 8 hours).
8. To serve, remove from freezer and scrape with fork until fluffy.

water, sugar, orange, frozen cherries, merlot

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-merlot-granita-435991 (may not work)