Watermelon Granita
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck

Granita (in Italian also granita siciliana) is a semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water, and flavorings originally from Sicily, although now available all over Italy. Related to sorbet and Italian ice, in most of Sicily it has a coarser, more crystalline texture.

1/4 cup of sugar
Lemon juice
4 1/2 cups melon or watermelon juice [puree in blender]
1/4 cup melon flavored liqueur

Add sugar and lemon to melon or watermelon juice, to correct flavor. Add liqueur.

Pour mixture into shallow hotel pans to a depth of approximately 1/4-inch. Place in freezer. (If you pour any deeper, ice crystals will not form properly).

When you see a layer of ice on the surface, scrape to break it up and put pan back in freezer. Continue this process until completely frozen. Final product should look like sequins.