Negroni Zest Granita

This Negroni Zest Granita is a refreshing and vibrant frozen cocktail with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The combination of blood orange soda, gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari creates a delightful and zesty flavor profile, enhanced by the addition of orange zest. This frozen treat is perfect for cooling down on a warm day or impressing guests with a unique and stylish cocktail experience.

Negroni Zest Granita

A refreshing and vibrant frozen cocktail with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, enhanced by the addition of orange zest.

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Ingredients

  • 1/16 cup sugar
  • 1/16 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped orange zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/8 cup blood orange soda or sparkling citrus soda (such as Orangina)
  • 1/16 cup gin
  • 1/32 cup sweet vermouth
  • 1/32 cup Campari
  • Blood orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, chopped orange zest, and a pinch of salt to create a simple syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate container, combine the blood orange soda, gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, and the previously prepared simple syrup.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish, cover it, and place it in the freezer until it becomes solid, which will take about 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Once solid, use a fork to scrape the granita into a fluffy texture. Scoop into serving dishes and garnish with blood orange slices.