Make Coffee Granita

Coffee granitas are another way to enjoy a slushie drink. With a treat of whipped cream on the top, it can be the ultimate coffee cooler for the summer.

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons of quality ground coffee beans
 * 2 2/3 oz (75 g) (1/4 Cup) of sugar
 * 17 fl oz (500 ml) (2 Cups) of boiling water
 * Aerosol whipped cream

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:Granita2_734.PNG|200px|right]]Get a bowl and combine the sugar and coffee grounds. Pour the boiling water in and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
 * 2) [[Image:Granita3_35.PNG|200px|right]]Place the sieve over the container and strain the mixture. Set the container aside and allow it to cool down.
 * 3) [[Image:Granita4_177.PNG|200px|right]]Use plastic wrap to cover the container. Place it into the freezer for about 2 hours.
 * 4) [[Image:Granita5_735.PNG|200px|right]]Remove it from the freezer after the 2 hours. Take off the wrapping and use a fork to break up the coffee mixture.
 * 5) [[Image:Granita6_428.PNG|200px|right]]Mash it until you get more of a "slushed" iced mixture. Put back the wrapping and re-freeze the container for another 30 minutes.
 * 6) [[Image:Granita7_57.PNG|200px|right]]Remove the container from the freezer and throw away the plastic wrapping. Use a fork to achieve a flaky creation and to break up any big chunks.
 * 7) [[Image:Granita8_251.PNG|200px|right]]Use a spoon to serve the granita into glasses. Top the drink off with whipped cream and enjoy!

Tips

 * If you want a really great kick to the drink, add an espresso shot. Depending how hot the shot is, it may melt the coffee granita.

Things You'll Need

 * Bowl
 * Shallow container
 * Sieve
 * Spoon
 * Fork
 * Cling film or Saran wrap

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Froth Milk for Cappuccino Without Fancy Tools
 * How to Brew Authentic Italian Caffe
 * How to Make a Macchiato Coffee
 * How to Make a Coffee Coolatta from Dunkin Donuts

Sources and Citations

 * VideoJug - Original source of information, shared with permission