Café granizado is a refreshing, delicious drink, perfect for hot days.
Recipe · Drinks
Coffee granita (café granizado)
- 5 ingredients
- 7 steps
Ingredients
- 2 cups strong freshly brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice
- Whipped cream, to top
Step-by-step preparation
- Brew the strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- Put the cooled coffee, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Add ice to the blender up to the 4-cup mark.
- Blend until well mixed and the ice is finely crushed.
- Divide among four glasses.
- Top each glass with a spoonful of whipped cream.
- Dust with a pinch of cocoa powder or ground cinnamon.
Enjoy a sweet, refreshing café granizado. Add a splash of coffee liqueur for a stronger version, or a little milk or cream before blending for a smoother texture.