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How to Make Granita with Leftover Wine (or Beer)
by Alice Medrich
• July 28, 2014
• 2 Comments
Every week, baking expert Alice Medrich will be going rogue on Food52 -- with shortcuts, hacks, and game-changing recipes.
Today: Alice shows us how to use up leftover party booze in the most delicious way possible.
Got wine left over après party? Even if it's just a little of this and that, you can make a super flavorful, refreshing granita. And no one is looking, so go ahead and mix it up -- combine red and white to make rosé if you like! Beer is good too; choose a pilsner or light ale for granita, not a hoppy IPA.
Granita is fabulous by itself or with a little whipped cream on top, or use the granita to top a scoop of vanilla ice cream; the combination of icy with creamy is dreamy.
Makes about 2 cups
1 cup red and/or white wine, or flat beer
1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
Sweetened whipped cream for topping (optional)
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
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Comments (2)
about 1 year ago Cookie
Ewwww. 1) I serve guests and friends fine wine. "Mixing" any remaining would be about as logical as chopping up leftover filet mignon and mixing it with leftover cake. 2) Combining red and white does not make rose.
about 2 years ago Tracie
When is there ever any leftover wine!?