Elderflower, cucumber and gin granita

Name: Elderflower, cucumber and gin granita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 10 small bowls
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, cut into quarters; 150ml elderflower cordial (see tip); 100ml gin; 500g ice cubes

Published: 31 Aug 13
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

This easy-to-make dessert recipe for elderflower, cucumber and gin granita makes a great grown-up sweet course for a dinner party.

Or try our bellini granita, made with peaches and prosecco.

Makes 10 small bowls
Takes 10 minutes to make, plus freezing

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Ingredients

1 large cucumber, cut into quarters
150ml elderflower cordial (see tip)
100ml gin
500g ice cubes

Method

Freeze the cucumber pieces for about 4 hours until solid. Put in a powerful food processor or blender with the rest of the ingredients and whizz until you have a crushed granita-style ice. Serve immediately in bowls straight from the freezer.

Recipe from September 2013 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 62kcals
Fat: none
Protein: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 9.1g (8.9g sugars)
Fibre: 0.3g

delicious. tips

If you have a juicy lemon in the kitchen, feel free to squeeze in the juice, or throw a shredded bunch of fresh mint into the mix – experiment with other flavours.

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