Lemon Vodka Granita

• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup simple sugar syrup (see recipe below)
• 1/4 cup vodka
• Raspberries or blueberries for garnish
• Sliced toasted almonds for garnish
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

1. Combine the lemon zest and juice, syrup and vodka and transfer to a metal 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Freeze for 4 hours.
3. Remove baking pan from freezer and scrape surface with a spatula or fork to create large crystals.
4. Transfer crystals to wine goblets and garnish with fresh berries and toasted almonds.
5. Bring water and sugar to a boil and boil until sugar is dissolved.
6. Cool to room temperature and transfer to a jar.
7. Store in a cool pantry or refrigerate.
8. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

lemon, lemon juice, simple sugar syrup, vodka, raspberries, water, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lemon-vodka-granita-recipe.html (may not work)