granita

[ gruh-nee-tuh; Italian grah-nee-tah ]

noun

, Italian Cooking.

1. frozen flavored ice.

granita

/ ɡrəˈniːtə /

noun

1. a type of Italian dessert, similar to a sorbet

Word History and Origins

Origin of granita¹

1865–70; < Italian: noun use of feminine of granito grainy; granite

Word History and Origins

Origin of granita¹

from Italian granito grainy

Example Sentences

To infuse the flavor of herbs into a granita, you first steep them in boiling water, and then add sugar after the water has cooled.

From Eater

While it almost always hits the spot, these days, I find myself craving a granita.

From Eater

There are, Polzine says, different approaches to granita, and all are equally valid.

From Eater

Similar to alcohol, which is also a common addition to granita, sugar disrupts the freezing process, and is necessary to achieve perfect flakes.

From Eater

Polzine suggests serving an herb granita with fresh fruit, and maybe some fresh herbs as a garnish, a layering of flavors that makes a particularly decadent dessert.

From Eater

I had kept on my hat as we thought we would go out, take a turn in the arcades and have a "granita."

From Project Gutenberg

The padrone told us of a famous caf where the "granita" was very good, also very good music.

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