Lemon Granita

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and 5 sprigs of the lemon balm to a boil over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Discard the lemon balm and cool the syrup over a bowl of ice water until cold.

3. 3

   Whisk together the syrup, lemon juice, lemon rind, and vodka in a metal bowl and place in the freezer.

4. 4

   Whisk the mixture every 30 minutes until frozen, about 2-3 hours .

5. 5

   Remove any ink on the lemons by rubbing with almond extract.

6. 6

   Cut 1/4 from the stem of each lemon.

7. 7

   Using a grapefruit knife, cut between the pulp and the pith, the remove the pulp with a grapefruit spoon, scraping the shell clean.

8. 8

   Using a teaspoon, mound each lemon with granita.

9. 9

   Keep in the freezer until they are ready to serve.

10. 10

    Remove from the freezer, garnish each with half a sprig of lemon balm, and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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