granita
nounUK /ɡrəˈniːtə/
US /ɡrəˈniːtə/
A cold, sweet treat made from crushed ice and fruit juice.
On a hot day, we cooled down with a lemon granita.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An Italian dessert of semi-frozen sugar, water, and flavoring, often coffee or fruit.
The café served a coffee granita topped with whipped cream.
3. A granular, crystalline texture resembling coarse ice or sugar.
The surface of the old glass had a granita-like roughness.
4. A Sicilian-style icy drink eaten with a spoon or straw.
In Sicily, almond granita is often eaten with a brioche for breakfast.