Name: Coffee Granita
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coffee; sugar to taste; rum, vodka (to lower the freezing point)

Coffee Granita

An intense coffee granita with a subtle touch of rum and vodka, with a curly and fresh texture that gradually melts on the palate.

Ingredients

Servings:

Step-by-step Guide

In a hot coffee, dissolve the sugar by heating it slightly for about 2-3 minutes until it is completely integrated.
Once the sugar has dissolved completely, add the rest of the coffee and mix well to combine the flavors.
Add a bit of liqueur, approximately 30 ml, to lower the freezing point of the coffee and stir until well incorporated.
Place the mixture in the freezer for about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to achieve a texture similar to that of a slushie.

Recommendations & Tricks

To achieve a smoother and more balanced granita, ensure the sugar is completely dissolved in the hot coffee before allowing it to cool and freeze.
Adding both rum and vodka not only gives a special touch to the flavor but also helps prevent the granita from fully freezing, maintaining a texture that's easier to scrape.
If you want to serve the granita in glasses, use a fork to whip it well before serving; this will help incorporate air and improve the final texture.