Sangria Granitas
Wine + citrus juice + freezer-time + fork = the best summer treat you could ask for.
Now I have to ask… the Fifty Shades series. Have you read it? I succumbed and I have just 30 pages left of the last book and I swear so many times throughout these books I thought to myself; Oh-muh-lord-I-can’t-EVEN- believe-what-I’m-reading, yet I couldn’t put it down… in fact if you’ve just begun this series… you may need this granita to cool you off after. No joke.
Okay so seriously my friends, smutty books aside, if you like sangrias you will LOVE this. It literally takes a few minutes for prep and requires no more than a few hours in the freezer, a good forking (Did I just say good forking?) and you will be on your patio in no time, spoon in one hand, book in the other.
Wine, citrus and sugar is all that you need. Oh and water… but that shouldn’t be too hard to find.
You’ll need a full-bodied wine. I like cab, but merlot would work too. Just pick your favorite to sip on.
Measure 3/4 of a cup of wine. There’s something about the smell of wine in the early afternoon…that… makes me, umm, thirsty.
Pour it into a saucepan.
Add a half cup of water.
Next add the turbinado sugar. You could totally sub (get it, sub! Sorry it’s a Fifty Shades inside joke) with white sugar… but I think turbinado works well with the citrus flavors goin’ on here. Give this a stir and bring to a boil for a minute before removing it off of the heat to cool slightly.
Squeeze (and strain) a 1/4 cup of juice out of an orange. Then squeeze the entire lemon and lime.
Add that into the wine/sugar concoction and stir.
Pour the fruitified wine into a 9×9 metal pan. The metal pan helps speed up the freezing process so it’s a great trick to making granitas… fast. Once cool enough pop the pan into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Remove and with a fork, scrape up all the frozen bits. Pop it back into the freezer for 30 more.
Remove. Scrape. Repeat for 30 more minutes.
Scrape the granita one last time, then cover with plastic wrap or foil and keep it in the freezer until you’re ready to dish it up. Frozen wine heaven… omg you HAVE to make this!
Happy Friday!
Sangria Granitas
Easy, icy and wine-y!
Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 20Minutes
Total Time: 4-6 hours
Ingredients:
3/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
1/2 cup Water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar
1/4 cup fresh Orange Juice
1 small Lemon, juiced
1 small Lime, juiced
Directions:
In a saucepan combine the wine, water and sugar. Stir and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute then remove off of the heat and add in the citrus juices.
Pour into a 9x9 metal pan and let cool before popping it onto a small sheet pan and placing it into the freezer.
After 30 minutes remove. With a fork scrape the edges and break up any frozen clumps. Return to the freezer for 30 more minutes and repeat one or two more times.
Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Scrape the granita one last time before dishing it up into small bowls.
Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours! (
Um Yum! I am so gonna make this! I to have about 50 pages left in the last book..lol
simplyscratch replied: — July 20th, 2012 @ 3:43 pm
Ohhh I love the ending! Read on sister!
Sangria used to be our drink of choice in my university days so I love this summery version!
Can you believe I’ve never had Sangria? I bet this granita would be the perfect way for me to start.
simplyscratch replied: — July 20th, 2012 @ 3:45 pm
Amber that’s craziness!! Get on it girl!
sub. ha! funny.
simplyscratch replied: — July 20th, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
I couldn’t resist!
All of my girl friends are reading the 50 Shades series and I’m going to buy the books this weekend! I’ve heard how addicting they are, can’t wait to read them! Your granita looks awesome! I actually drink that same Cupcake wine and could definitely use it in a nice frozen treat! Have a great weekend!
simplyscratch replied: — July 20th, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
Oh Julia… you have no idea how addicting they are! You have a great weekend as well!
Citrusy, boozy, sweet and frozen – sign me up! This has awesome and delicious written all over it.
This granita recipe is so fun!! Pinning now
Easy peasy but so beautiful! Hope you are having a great summer Laurie!
Love this ideas! We are definitely going to try this!
This is stunning Laurie – absolutely adore sangria, great idea to turn it into a granita!
I haven’t read 50 Shades of Grey, only because I embarrass so easily. I turned red reading the Notebook, lol. Maybe if I get super brave one day.
That looks so refreshing, this weather won’t last much longer so I should try soon!
I’m going to have to make this for my next girl friend’s get together –yum!
Oh this looks gorgeous! And (it seems) easy to make, too! I recently turned down Sangria Granita for dessert at a restaurant, because I was too full… But my birthday’s coming up, and last year I had a tapas party with sangria. Now I know exactly how I’ll mix up that tradition for this year’s party. Thank you!
this is the ultimate cool down! love that it’s boozy as well
we’re totally on the same wavelength today, Laurie!! this would be a GREAT girls day drink or something!
Totally loving this! Will definitely be making this tomorrow for me and Jason
Wow the color is fantastic, I am sure that taste also!
We are big fans of sangria! Your frozen version sounds perfect, Laurie!
I haven’t read the book yet! Hoping to get it to after I finish my dissertation. But, I love me a boozy dessert! This looks so light and tasty!
oh my gosh how nice is that? I think I´ll have to make that for my birthday next week!!! Thanks so much for this idea!!!!
I’m a guy and won’t comment on the 50 Shades stuff but the granitas looks good.
This looks so pretty…and easy!
I loooove an excuse to eat my wine! This looks great Laurie!
I still need to get my hands on those books, I keep hearing about them! This sounds amazing, what a fantastic idea!
simplyscratch replied: — July 26th, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
You won’t regret it Anna promise!
These sound dangerously delicious! Now if only I had found them when the weather was warmer haha.