SPARKLING WINE ICE
Provided by Marina Chang
Categories Champagne Dessert Cocktail Party Frozen Dessert Lemon Boil
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate if possible.
- Using the finest grater you have, lightly scrape the skin of 1 lemon, removing only the top surface of the peel. Squeeze the juice and remove the seeds from both lemons.
- Open the champagne or sparkling wine, and pour it into a 9 x 12 x 2-inch pan, or a container of equivalent volume. Mix in sugar water, lemon juice, and grated zest. Place mixture into the freezer. Check after 30 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break up any ice formed on the sides and stir into the rest of the liquid. Continue to freeze and repeat this procedure every hour for at least 3 hours. The mixture will begin to take on a slushy consistency and eventually form into a sorbet or granizado of small ice crystals. Before serving, fluff the granizado by "chopping" up any clumps with the spoon or gently whisking the frozen mixture. Spoon into small glasses or cups and serve.
- Author Marina Chang's tips:
- Although this can be made in an ice-cream maker, one is not needed to make this wine-based ice. The alcohol in the sparkling wine acts as an antifreeze that prevents the liquid from freezing solid. A few stirs every hour is sufficient to obtain the fine ice crystal consistency.
- If you prefer a more lemony flavor, add grated zest from both lemons, instead of one.
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Lorraine Montambo
lorraine@yahoo.comI love the flavor of this sparkling wine ice. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Faustina McIntosh
fm53@hotmail.comThis sparkling wine ice is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.
Sampson Nyamekye
sampson@gmail.comI've made this sparkling wine ice several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's the perfect summer drink.
Naveed Naveed Ahmad
a@gmail.comThis recipe was a flop. The sparkling wine ice was too icy and not very flavorful.
Krasniqi Lumni
lkrasniqi43@hotmail.frI found this recipe to be a bit too sweet. I think I'll cut back on the sugar next time.
Hammad Umer
u_hammad@yahoo.comI wish the recipe included more detailed instructions. I'm not sure how long to blend the ingredients.
Umar Farooq Balouch
ub@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sparkling wine ice turned out slushy.
Mahtab Mazhar
m-mazhar@hotmail.frThis sparkling wine ice is a great way to cool down and enjoy a glass of wine at the same time.
Levi Roberts1
r_l@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of sparkling wine you like.
suzyloo21
suzyloo21@hotmail.co.ukThis sparking wine ice is the perfect summer drink.
badr alzoubi
abadr8@gmail.comThis recipe is a lifesaver on hot days. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.
Virda zainab Virda batool
virda.z@gmail.comI'm a big fan of sparkling wine ice. It's so refreshing and easy to make.
zabeehullah Hakimi
h.z61@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's also a fun way to use up leftover sparkling wine.
Michael Howells
h_michael26@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of sparkling wine, but I really enjoyed this ice. It's not too sweet and it has a nice refreshing flavor.
Usman Imonbillah
u-imonbillah45@hotmail.frThe sparkling wine ice was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it!
Davie Kaumba
davie.k@yahoo.comI love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in a blender and voila!
Ety Akter
ety_a61@hotmail.co.ukThis sparkling wine ice is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a fun and festive drink to serve at parties.