Not your childhood snow cone

Happy hour was a hit!!!  After a long hot day, this white wine granita was the perfect adult snow cone.  I chose Seven Daughters Sauvignon Blanc, but you can experiment with the white wine blend or the pinot...Now I just need to find that perfect outfit for tonight that will be just as cool..

White Wine Granita

INGREDIENTS

2 cups full-bodied white wine
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Dried apple slices, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place wine, juice, sugar, and ⅓ cup water in a bowl, and whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

2. Pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer.

3. Using the tines of a fork, stir the mixture every 30 minutes, scraping edges and breaking up any ice chunks as the mixture freezes, until granita is slushy and frozen, about 3 hours.

4. Scoop into chilled serving glasses and top with apple slices, if you like.  Makes 3 cups.

Source:  http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/White-Wine-Granita