Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Margarita Granita 4.0 (1) 4 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 6, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Lisa Cohen Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Spoon granita into salt-rimmed glasses, cocktail style. Rub rims with a lime wedge (or dip in water); then dip in a shallow bowl of coarse salt. Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes) 3 tablespoons tequila 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Coarse salt Lime wedges, for serving (optional) Directions In a medium saucepan, cook 3 3/4 cups water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, and orange juice. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour mixture into a shallow dish; cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, 6 hours or overnight. Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Freeze (covered) until ready to serve. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired. Cook's Notes Chilling the dish in the freezer before pouring in the lime mixture will help the granita freeze faster. Rate it Print