Vodka and Orange-Infused Sorbet Granita
A refreshing frozen dessert combining bright orange juice with a splash of vodka for smooth texture and a crisp citrus flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers fresh orange juice, vodka, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups fresh orange juice, the cooled sugar syrup, 1/4 cup vodka, and 1 tsp finely grated orange zest. Stir well to blend.
- Step 3: Pour mixture into a shallow metal or glass pan and place in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up ice crystals, repeating this scraping process 4-5 times until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy.
- Step 4: Serve the granita in chilled glasses or bowls as a palate-cleansing dessert or refreshing snack.
