Delightful Icy Treats for the Hottest Days of Summer

Cocktails on Ice

When you're looking for something cold and fruity to beat summer's blistering heat, consider one of these refreshing granitas. The frozen Italian dessert is similar to sorbet but coarser and flakier, almost like eating snow. We gave the slushy treat an adult twist with the help of Jessie Cross, author of the new book Slushed! More Than 150 Frozen, Boozy Treats for the Coolest Happy Hour Ever.

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