How to Make Italian Lemon Ice - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to refreshing summer treats, Italian Lemon Ice is a classic choice. This delightful dessert is like a taste of sunshine in a cup, with its tangy and sweet flavors. It's the perfect way to cool off on a hot day, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you have experienced it during a trip to Italy or at your local gelato shop, there's nothing quite like the bright, citrusy flavor of this frozen delight.

Italian Lemon Ice, also known as Granita, is a traditiona...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 leaves fresh mint, or as needed
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 fluid ounce raspberry-flavored liqueur (such as Chambord®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk water, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium saucepan, then bring to a boil over high heat. Continue to whisk and boil for 5 minutes. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice.
  • Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch pan and freeze for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pan from the freezer and stir with a fork to break up the ice. Freeze again for 3 hours. Scrape and mix ice into shavings with a fork.
  • Serve in chilled glasses garnished with mint and lemon wedges. Top with raspberry-flavored liqueur as a little something extra for adults.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 69mg