Saturday, March 31, 2012

SWEET CAROLINA BLACKBERRY SNOW GRANITA


1 Bottles Sweet Carolina Blackberry Infused Wine
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blackberries
1 cup Water
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Blackberry Liqueur or Schnapps
1¼ cups of Sparkling Wine
  • Prepare simple syrup (sugar/water) by stirring water and sugar in saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves - cool. 
  • Puree blackberries in a blender or food processor. 
  • Whisk ¾ cup of puree into simple syrup. 
  • Mix in Blackberry Liqueur/Schnapps and sparkling wine. 
  • Pour mixture into 8” x 8” metal baking pan. 
  • Freeze mixture until icy around edges (45 minutes). 
  • Use a fork to rake the frozen edges toward the center. 
  • Place back in freezer. 
  • Repeat the raking into the center every 30 minutes, until frozen through (about 5 hours total). 
  • Cover and keep frozen. 
  • Can make up to 2 days in advance. 
Icy delight - Serve in a martini glass with a fresh blackberry.

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