Champagne granita

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 2 lemons
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of champagne or any sparkling white wine, chilled

Preparation:

1. Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
2. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from one lemon. Squeeze the juice from both lemons.
3. Open the champagne or sparkling wine and pour it into a 23 x 30 cm (9 x 12 in) mold with a depth of 5 cm (2 in). Mix with the syrup, lemon juice, and grated zest. Place the mixture in the freezer. Check after 30 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break up any ice that has formed on the sides and stir. Continue freezing, repeating this process every hour for at least 3 hours. Before serving, loosen the granita, using a spoon to break up any lumps, or gently whisk the frozen mixture. Spoon the granita into glasses and serve.