Granitas are pretty much an adult version of a snow cone and what’s not to love about that. This version is made up of freshly pureed strawberries and my bubbly beverage of choice – Prosecco. Hence the name boozy berry granitas. I’m very smart like that. They’re perfect for a lazy afternoon on the deck under the umbrella shopping on Amazon (is that only me?). Or for a get together with the girls, or just because. Really you don’t need a special occasion. I am just a social butterfly and company is nice. Especially when they bring more Prosecco. Ehem.
When my friends at The Wine Bar sent me a selection of whites (my preference well truthfully that’s unless I’m in Italy then I’m all about the reds but that’s another story for another day ) to try out. I gravitated to Stellina di Notte Prosecco. It’s a light, not too sweet, not too acidic sparkling wine that is imported from Italy (duh). It’s fantastic on its own or mixed in cocktails (or made into granitsa). Stellina di Notte means “little night star” in Italian. And now you know.
To make a granita it’s important that you start with CHILLED ingredients. If you’re of sound mind go ahead and pop the bottle into the fridge the night before along with your pureed strawberries. This way when you’re ready to mix everything up you don’t have to wait. Who has time for that?
Once you’ve served these up, get busy enjoying them. Otherwise you’ll need a few straws handy. And if you’re feeling crafty after you’ve made these granitas, check out my DIY chalkboard painted wine bottles (because I know you’ll have at least one bottle lying around).
Baci!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by The Wine Bar. I was compensated for my time. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.
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Angie says
04/13/2013 at 8:38 pmI need a few of these right now after being in the sun all day. How refreshing!
Debbie says
04/14/2013 at 8:04 amThese would be perfect for an afternoon refreshment at the beach! One question though, directions say to place in fridge for 4 hours–I’m assuming it should be the freezer instead?
Paula says
04/14/2013 at 4:02 pmHi Debbie! Thanks so much for catching that! Yes it’s definitely freezer and I have edited to make that change!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
04/14/2013 at 9:21 amProsecco and strawberries are so lovely on their own, love them even more together in this refreshing granita…and so pretty!
DessertForTwo says
04/15/2013 at 8:22 amI need this! I love a good boozy dessert! It’s my favorite kind 🙂
Laurie {SimplyScratch} says
04/15/2013 at 10:05 amI love granitas and these look positively refreshing! Ps… you totally had me at boozy!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
04/15/2013 at 10:13 amProsecco in my granita….YES, please! These look amazing!
Sandy@ReluctantEntertainer says
04/15/2013 at 10:58 amBeautiful and yummy!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
04/15/2013 at 11:19 amSigh… yes please. I’d love to sit out on the deck with one of these!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
04/15/2013 at 11:55 amThese gorgeous granitas will be perfect for our sweltering Texas summers, Paula! I can see going back to these again and again… Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
04/15/2013 at 12:05 pmGorgeous…and looks slurpy good!
Miss @Miss in the Kitchen says
04/15/2013 at 1:29 pmLooove! Now I just need some warm weather, we are in week 2 of SNOW!
katie says
04/15/2013 at 3:10 pmmmm love granitas and a boozy one is even better!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
04/15/2013 at 11:29 pmLoooove granita. So refreshing!
Marly says
04/16/2013 at 9:16 amI’m worried about you, Paula. I think maybe you might need help with these berry granitas. I’ll be right there!
The Healthy Apple says
04/16/2013 at 12:19 pmOMG these look beautiful! Bring one of these babies to Austin for me, sista!
Miss you.
oxx
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
04/16/2013 at 3:50 pmThese are so pretty and look so refreshing!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
04/16/2013 at 7:36 pmWhat a refreshing glass of deliciousness, and so pretty!
Erika @Southern Souffle says
04/17/2013 at 10:34 amGirl.. loving these granitas..especially since they’re “boozy”.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
04/17/2013 at 11:44 amOh yum, these look so refreshing and delicious!
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
04/17/2013 at 2:36 pmJust gorgeous!
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
04/24/2013 at 9:59 amOh em gee! Can you come over and bring 97 of these? Can’t wait to add these to my summertime menu!
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
04/30/2013 at 8:57 pmThese granitas look splendid… I’ll take 2 maybe 3 please 🙂