Blackberry Rose Ice

Rose water adds a bit of Mid-Eastern flair to this frozen dessert.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  lb blackberry (fresh or frozen)
• 4  tablespoons vodka
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rose water
• 6  blackberries (for garnish)

Directions

1. Combine water and sugar in small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
2. Cook over medium-high heat or until sugar dissolves; stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat; cool.
4. Pour into a blender and add blackberries, lemon zest and juice; Process until smooth.
5. Strain mixture through fine sieve and discard solids; stir in vodka.
6. Pour mixture in 11x7 dish ; cover and freeze for 45 minutes.
7. Stir mixture every 45 minutes with fork until completely frozen and slushy. (about 4 hours).
8. Remove mixture from freezer and scrape with a fork until fluffy.
9. Serve in stemless wine glasses and garnish with a blackberry.