Sparkly Spiked Cran Raspberry Granita - light and refreshing, tart and sweet, this bright and colorfully cool dessert is great at any party!
I am loving the cold smoky winter evenings, the cooler temperatures, the fact that the holidays are coming.
The one thing I miss this time of year are the fresh and bright summer fruits.
I am so so happy to be finding the most amazing fresh raspberries right now! This Sparkly Spiked Cran Raspberry Granita is a must make - so good.
The holidays have pretty much started around here for us. Holidays mean more get togethers, more entertaining, more imbibing. More rich foods, more delectable desserts, more cheersing and more celebrating.
So sometimes a break is needed.
A fresh dessert.
Even if it is spiked.
This is fresh and refreshing, light and sweet tooth satisfying at the same time. Instead of straining the fruit and just using the flavored liquid, I made a puree and froze it - a bit heartier than a traditional granita. I think I like the full fruit version even better.
This makes a large amount and we will happily enjoy it for many desserts - I made half without the vodka so I could share with anyone... or eat for lunch.
Sparkly Spiked Cran Raspberry Granita
adapted from cranberry whiskey sour slush
dairy, soy, and gluten free, vegan
INGREDIENTS:
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh cranberries
½ cup club soda
½ cup vodka
3 tablespoons agave
juice of 1 lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
In food processor, puree raspberries and cranberries until smooth.
Add club soda, vodka, agave and lime juice, combine completely.
Transfer to a freezer safe container, cover and freeze.
When solid, scrape with fork to make ice granules.
Serve in a glass, garnish with lime.
Cheers!
printable Sparkly Spiked Cran Raspberry Granita recipe:
dairy, soy, and gluten free, vegan
Sparkly Spiked Cran Raspberry Granita
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Suzie says
Any idea whether champagne would work in lieu of the club soda and vodka? I think it would taste great but I'm wondering if it would affect the texture.
Kristina Sloggett says
Suzie,
I haven not tried champagne with this recipe, but I do know it works just fine! (I have made a champagne and citrus granita before, using grapefruit, lemon juice and champagne).
Cheers!
Suzie says
Wonderful! My husband makes a delicious homemade chocolate mousse and I think a dollop of this granita and a sprig of mint would be the perfect garnish.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Kristina Sloggett says
ooh, I bet this would be fantastic over a chocolate mousse - enjoy!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Swoon.
Kristina Sloggett says
Cheers, Paula!
Shirley @ gfe says
You said the magic word! Spiked! We're on the same wavelength today with colorful festive concoctions. 😉 Yours is so colorful that it doesn't look real! And fresh raspberries right now? That's amazing!
xo,
Shirley
Kristina Sloggett says
I know, the color is so vibrant (and not at all edited, it is that pretty in person too!) 🙂 I am loving the fresh raspberries while I can... I expect to not find any each time I go to the store...
Aggie says
Oh these are so awesome and festive! Would it be bad to have one of the vodka ones for lunch...I kid I kid... 😉
Your photos are gorgeous!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you so much, Aggie! and I won't tell if you won't ... 😉 (it's 5 o' clock somewhere, right?)
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
Slurpity, slurp.
Kristina Sloggett says
indeed 🙂
Shu says
we have raspberry here also, very tasty right now!
Kristina Sloggett says
aren't they SO GOOD right now?
Roz@weightingfor50 says
Hi Kris, bring on the holidays. And bring on the boozy granita!! 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
cheers, Roz! XO
Nina says
How did you know that my raspberry bushes are going nuts producing fruit right now? 😉
Fabulous timing for me. Can't wait for all that luscious fruit to ripen, so I can make this. Sounds like a great Christmas and New Years treat for us Aussies.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Kristina Sloggett says
ooh, lucky Nina to have your own raspberries - this will be perfect for your holidays, enjoy and cheers!
foodwanderings says
This boozy granita is exactly the flavors I like, tangy. Though with boozy watch out I am light on my feet! 🙂 The color is sensational.
Kristina Sloggett says
🙂 I like tangy too, Shulie - not much of a sweet cocktail fan here. and I am enjoying the non boozy version just as much...