Grapefruit Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the grapefruit juice, vodka and Simple Syrup in a bowl, then pour into a freezer-safe glass baking dish and pop in the freezer.
2. 2
   Scrape with a fork every half hour until partially frozen and granular, about 3 hours.
3. 3
   Serve in martini glasses and garnish with lemon zest.
4. 4
   Eat with a spoon or a straw.
5. 5
   Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
8. 8
   Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
9. 9
   Yield: 1 1/2 cups