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
Β½ cup club soda
Β½ 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
Ingredients
Instructions
Jon says
this IS going on the menu next week, gobble gobble...
Kristina Sloggett says
enjoy, Jon! cheers and happy Turkey Day!
Eileen says
Ooh, this does sound amazing! I may have to make a batch for Thanksgiving, as kind of a palate-cleansing alcoholic libation. We don't like cranberry sauce, but Something cranberry is clearly required!
Kristina Sloggett says
this will be a perfect alternative to cranberry sauce - cheers!
Molly says
this sounds very good, I am not a whiskey drinker so I'd really like this verson!
Kristina Sloggett says
same here Molly - although Jason likes his whiskey so I may have to make him the whiskey - cranberry version... π
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
This looks amazing! Love the color! I'm having a hard time with getting my body temperature to figure out what's going on. It's frustrating. I'm either super hot or super cold...no in between! I blame part of it on running, but also the other part on my love of hot sauce. I ran today and sweat my butt off. Then I got chilled when I walked out in the cold air soaking wet. Then I took a warm shower and ate an egg vegetable stir fry loaded with sriracha for lunch and sweat again. Then, I drank some iced tea and was freezing...a happy medium would be nice right about now. I am enjoying this fall though. It's so beautiful here!
Kristina Sloggett says
haa, I know!! I am the same way right now - I always run cold (so cold right now...), but when I am eating something with the requisite hot sauce, I'm warm before I even finish. think I'm using too much? π gluten will do it to me too... *sigh* I know I should stay away...
Barb says
yummo!
natalie@thesweetslife says
so jealous you're finding raspberries now! i too miss summer fruit!
Kristina Sloggett says
I will be sad when they are gone - I never expect to find them anymore, I keep buying them while I can, they are my favorite!
Allie says
I've been obsessed with cranberries as of late (and may or may not have purchased giant bags of them from Costco--'tis the season?). And now you tell me I can add alcohol? Oh yes.
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, do this thing.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I've never had a granita. This looks so good, bright and clean. Even though it sort of seems more summer-like, I really bet this would be great at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Kristina Sloggett says
they really are so good - I have been loving the non spiked version, eating small amounts of it for a little flavor snack...
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I have never made a granita but have been eyeing a grapefruit one for years (yes, years). Since grapefruit goes so well with vodka this just might be the push I need to finally make granita!
Kristina Sloggett says
oooh, YES! please do this. I think I will π
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Since raspberries are pretty much my favorite fruit, I can't wait to try this. Thanks so much for another drool worthy recipe.
Kristina Sloggett says
Meghan they are mine too, I think! I just LOVE their flavor, I have been known to stand at the kitchen counter and eat an entire farmers market pint in one sitting... well, standing. π
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Me too. Some days a pint of raspberries is my snack for the day.
Kristina Sloggett says
good to know I'm not the only one...