Strawberry shots with basil granita

Ingredients:

• 16 large strawberries
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup sparkling white wine
• 1 cup basil leaves

Preparation:

1. Prepare sugar syrup: Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar syrup, juice, and wine and bring to a boil over high heat. Carefully pour into a blender, add the basil, and blend until smooth (leave the lid slightly ajar while blending to allow steam to escape).
3. Strain the basil syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a 20cm square metal container. Freeze for 3-4 hours, scraping the mixture with a fork every 20 minutes to create a fluffy consistency. Store in the freezer until ready to serve.
4. Cut the tops off the strawberries and trim the tips so they stand upright. Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh of each strawberry to create small bowls. Fill them with granita.
   
   Serve immediately.