Sparkling Prosecco adds effervescence these sorbet floats; tequila combines with orange and lime in a granita that tastes like a frozen margarita, salted glass rims and all.

　　

Ingredients

serves 6

　　3 3/4 cups water

　　1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

　　1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)

　　3 tablespoons tequila

　　2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

　　1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

　　Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

　　

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, orange juice, and salt.

　　

Step 2

Pour mixture into a 2-quart shallow nonreactive baking dish; let cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, about 6 hours (or up to 1 day). Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Granita is best served immediately, but can be covered and frozen up to several hours. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

　　

Fast freeze

Step 3

Chilling the dish in the freezer before pouring in the lime mixture will help the granita freeze faster.

　　

serving suggestion

Step 4

Spoon granita into salt-rimmed glasses, cocktail style: Rub rims with a lime wedge (or dip in water), then dip in a shallow bowl of coarse salt.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 117

　　

Step 7

Fat: 0g

　　

Step 8

Protein: 0.1g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 29g

　　

Step 10

Fiber: 0.1g

　　Everyday Food: Light