Lime Granita

This stuff is a lot like Italian ice (I've never actually had Italian ice, but that is what wikipedia says). It was super easy to make, with the exception of having to grate lime zest for a loooong time... with a paper cut. Lime juice and paper cuts... Humperdink! Humperdink! Humperdink! Here's the recipe:

32 oz. water
1 lb. sugar
1 oz. lime zest (not the white fleshy part)
4 oz. lime juice

Mix together all ingredients and freeze until firm, stirring every 30 minutes. To serve, use an ice cream scoop to make balls. 

 Granita is good by itself, but fantastic also in a glass of lemonade or other summer beverage.

Happy zesting!
-Bethany