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Refreshing citrus rosé granita served in a coupe glass, topped with dried blood orange slice and star anise garnish.

Sparkling Citrus Rosé Granita Recipe – A Refreshing Summer Delight

Zesty grapefruit, sweet orange, and crisp rosé freeze into a fluffy, spoonable granita that sparkles in the glass. Light, refreshing, and stunning with star-anise and dried citrus, it’s the ultimate make-ahead summer dessert-cocktail crossover. Make a batch today and serve it in coupes for instant “wow.” Tap “Print” to save it for your next party!

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes–4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh pink grapefruit juice (about 2 grapefruits)

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice

  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest

  • 3 cups (720 ml) chilled rosé wine (sparkling or still)

  • Pinch of fine sea salt (brightens flavor)

  • To garnish (optional): dried citrus slices, star anise, fresh citrus zest

Instructions

  • Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Warm over medium heat, stirring, just until sugar dissolves (do not boil). Cool 10 minutes.

  • Mix & season: In a large bowl or pitcher, whisk together cooled syrup, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, rosé, and a pinch of salt. Taste; add a little more juice or sugar to balance if needed.

  • Freeze shallow: Pour mixture into a shallow metal or glass baking dish (9×13 in / 23×33 cm works well). Freeze 45–60 minutes until icy around the edges.

  • Scrape to crystals: Using a fork, scrape the icy edges toward the center. Return to the freezer and repeat every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours until fluffy crystals form throughout.

  • Serve: Fluff with a fork, spoon into chilled coupes or bowls, and garnish with dried citrus and a star-anise pod for aroma.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Freeze up to 3 days. Keep covered; fluff with a fork before serving.

  • Extra Sparkle: Top portions with a splash of chilled sparkling rosé or club soda just before serving.

  • Alcohol-Free Version: Swap rosé for non-alcoholic sparkling rosé or a mix of sparkling white grape juice + extra grapefruit juice.

  • Balanced Sweetness: Citrus can vary—if your fruit is very tart, whisk in 1–2 Tbsp extra sugar after the first scrape.

  • Faster Freeze: Use a metal pan and spread the mixture thin for speedier, finer crystals.

  • Flavor Twists: Add 1–2 Tbsp Aperol for a bittersweet edge, or fresh thyme for herbal notes (strain before freezing).

  • Garnish Smart: Star anise is aromatic—use as a non-edible garnish; remove before eating.

  • Author: SOFIA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (active)
  • Cook Time: –4 hours
  • Category: Dessert, Frozen Treat, Drinks
  • Method: Freeze & Scrape (Granita)
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired, American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://www.fastzestyrecipes.com/sparkling-citrus-rose-granita-recipe/