Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 120 g sugar
- 700 ml tangerine juice, freshly squeezed
- 30 ml lime juice
- 30 ml orange liqueur
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 143 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 34 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 33 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Potassium
- 214 mg
- Calcium
- 22 mg
- Iron
- 0.3 mg
- Magnesium
- 10 mg
- Phosphorus
- 17 mg
- Zinc
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin A
- 15 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 38 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.2 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Thiamin
- 0.07 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.03 mg
- Niacin
- 0.1 mg
- Folate
- 6 mcg
- Water
- 108 g
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
In a mixing bowl, combine 120g sugar with 240ml (1 cup) of the tangerine juice. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the remaining 460ml of tangerine juice, 30ml lime juice, and 30ml orange liqueur if using. Stir until the mixture is uniform.
Transfer the liquid into a shallow container or a zippered freezer bag to a depth of approximately 2.5cm (1 inch). Seal the container tightly.
Place the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until frozen solid.
Use a spatula to break up the frozen block into coarse, icy crystals.
Spoon the ice into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
- For a more sophisticated presentation, top each serving with a splash of chilled Champagne.
- Using a shallow container is essential for even freezing and easier scraping.
Storage
Freezer: 2 weeks — Texture is best within the first 48 hours.
Troubleshooting
Ice is a solid, unworkable block
Cause: Freezer temperature is too low or sugar was not fully dissolved.
Fix: Let the container sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before attempting to scrape.
Prevention: Ensure sugar grains are no longer visible before freezing and use the optional alcohol to lower the freezing point.
Cultural Context
This tangerine ice, also known as 'granita' in its Italian origins, is a simple yet elegant frozen dessert. While granita is commonly associated with Italy, fruit ices like this are enjoyed worldwide as a refreshing palate cleanser or a light dessert, especially during warmer months.
