Coffee Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils 1 minute.
2. 2
   Cool syrup.
3. 3
   Mix in coffee.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into medium-size metal bowl.
5. 5
   Freeze until ice mixture is solid, about 3 hours.
6. 6
   Using fork, scrape ice to form flakes.
7. 7
   Return to freezer; keep frozen until ready to serve.
8. 8
   Pile coffee granita into stemmed glasses.
9. 9
   Top with generous amounts of whipped cream.