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Lemon granita in a small bow with mint leaves.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Lemon Granita

Lemon granita is an easy, icy lemony Italian treat. This is a refreshing dessert made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Freezing time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: dessert, granita, lemon
Servings: 8
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Josh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon vodka optional

Instructions

  • Stir all ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl - a 4 cup liquid measuring cup is best - then pour into your ice cube trays and freeze.
  • Make as much as you can and store the cubes in a Ziploc bag until ready to serve.
  • To serve, place 4-5 cubes in a small bowl and carefully smush with a muddler - careful, they can be a bit slippery.
  • Eat with a spoon, or if you’re on a diet, with chopsticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.04mg