Coffee Granita

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (recommended: Tia Maria)
• 1/2 lemon, zested

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water with the sugar.
2. Stir to blend.
3. Bring to a simmer over low heat, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
4. Refrigerate.
5. Whisk all of the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, then stir in the syrup.
6. Pour the mixture into a baking sheet and freeze until it hardens, about 3 to 4 hours.
7. When ready to serve, scrape the surface with the tines of a fork to remove the granita in large flakes.
8. Spoon into serving glasses or bowls and serve.

water, sugar, coffee, coffee liqueur, lemon

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/coffee-granita-recipe.html (may not work)