Pomegranate, vodka and violet granita

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INGREDIENTS

  • 300g caster sugar
  • 1L (4 cups) cranberry and pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup (250ml) vodka
  • Seeds of 1 pomegranate
  • Edible violets, to serve

METHOD

1. Place sugar and 1L (4 cups) water in a pan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced, then pour into a bowl.

2. Cool slightly, then stir in the juice. Transfer to a 2L (8 cup) container. Freeze overnight until frozen. Scrape with a fork into crystals.

3. Divide vodka among 8 serving glasses and top with granita. Scatter with pomegranate seeds and edible violets.





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