Instructions: Add sugar and lemon to melon or watermelon juice to correct flavor. Add Midori liqueur.

Pour mixture into one or two shallow baking pans to a depth of approximately 1/4 inch. Place in freezer. (If you pour any deeper, ice crystals will not form properly).

When you see a layer of ice on the surface, scrape to break it up and put pan back in freezer. Continue this process until completely frozen. Final product should look like sequins.

Place a scoop of granita into a solid wine glass or a classic martini glass and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: This is a really refreshing intermezzo or palate cleanser to be served between courses. By scraping the ice, rather than preparing a classic sorbet or sherbert, you get a texture thats crunchy but melts almost immediately you taste it. In the summer it makes a great dessert all by itself.

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