Lemon Granite

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the sugar and water together for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup.
2. 2
   Cool completely, then mix in the lemon juicethe amount depends on how tart you like your granite.
3. 3
   Pour into ice trays.
4. 4
   Freeze until about 1 inch of the mixture has frozen around the sides of the trays, then remove; turn the mixture into a bowl and beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Return to the trays and freeze until firm.
6. 6
   For a more delicate ice, beat the mixture twice, freezing between beatings until just solid around the edges.
7. 7
   Serve in sherbet glasses.
8. 8
   Variation
9. 9
   COFFEE GRANITE.
10. 10
    Combine 8 tablespoons Italian-roast coffee, ground for espresso (or instant espresso), 2 to 4 teaspoons sugar to taste (according to how sweet you like your granite), and 4 cups boiling water in a glass or pottery coffee maker.
11. 11
    Leave to steep for 30 to 40 minutes.
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    Cool completely, then pour into ice trays (if you use coffee ground for drip pots, strain it through a paper filter cone to remove the grounds).
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    Freeze, beating twice.
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    Serve in sherbet glasses topped, if you wish, with a spoonful of whipped cream.