You need a tin of this in the dark recesses of your freezer. Trust me. It is the most divine icy treat you will ever taste. The flavour of grapefruit (bitter, tart, mouthy) is a match made in heaven for the flavour of star anise (sweet, soft, delicate). Together they deliver a clean yet punchy flavour that is so delicious, you just don't want to stop. Granitas are so easy to make. I will often have this, this or this in rotation in my freezer.
It satisfies that something sweet craving after dinner without being too rich, it replenishes and nourishes on a hot day scooped in a little shot glass with a sprinkling of sea salt and brings out funky town on Friday night when drizzled with a shot of tequila. You can tell when a recipe is good. It multi tasks effortlessly like a harried mum to a smart entrepreneur to a party girl. Make it! And don't forget to tell me about it on Instagram (#cookrepublic) or in the comments below. x
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Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 large grapefruit, flesh scooped out, skin and pith removed
- 150 ml water
- 150 g caster sugar
- 4 star anise pods
- juice of half a lime
- tequila to serve, optional
Instructions
- Heat water, caster sugar and anise pods on medium. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool completely. Discard three anise pods and reserve one.
- Combine sugar syrup, grapefruit, anise pod and lime juice in the jug of a blender. Process on high until mixture is well blended and anise pod is completely crushed.
- Place granita mix in a shallow tin pan. Cover with cling wrap and freeze for 4 hours. Remove from freezer, scrape frozen mixture with a fork. Cover and return to freezer for another 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, scrape granita mix with a fork and spoon into cocktail glasses. Serve. You may also serve with a dash of tequila over the granite for a grown up after dinner treat.
What beautiful images, but cool in Melbourne for one of theses at the moment
Stunning photos, Sneh! What a refreshing treat. <3 xo
This granita looks fabulous! I love the flavours. The photographs of the ingredients look great too.
So refreshing! A lovely granita.
The pictures are gorgeous, as always.
Cheers,
Rosa
Gorgeous shots, and what a color!