Strawberry Granita

Great summer drink

• Ready In: 24 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups  chopped strawberries
• 1 1⁄3 cups  sweet sparkling wine
• 3⁄4 cup caster sugar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  strawberries (to garnish)
•  fresh mint sprig (, for garnish)

Directions

1. Puree the strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.
2. Pour puree into a large bowl and add the wine, lemon and sugar.
3. Stir the mix until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Pour mix into a 24cm square metal tin.
5. Freeze for 2 hours, until partially set, whisk twice during this time.
6. Return to freezer, uncovered, until completely set, 3 hours at least.
7. Scrape a fork over the surface of the granita to make icy flakes.
8. Once all the mix has been flaked, cover it with foil and return to the freezer until you wish to serve it.
9. Serve in decorative glasses and garnish with strawberry and a mint leaf.