From Sicily. After lemon, this is one of the most popular flavours of Granita. It is often served with a dollop of cream on top.

• 150 g sugar
• 500 ml water
• 4 cups espresso coffee

1. Make a syrup by heating the water and sugar until it starts to boil.
2. Remove from the heat and add the coffee. Allow to cool.
3. Put into a freezer proof container and place in the freezer.
4. Take it out of the freezer every hour or so and whisk it to break up the larger ice crystals.
5. When it is fully frozen it is ready.