Agave Nectar, A Sweetener for Any Occasion

Granita Margarita

Citrus Granita
4 ounces mixed lemon and lime juice (approximately 2 limes and 1 lemon)
2 ounces agave syrup
6 ounces cold water
a few grains of salt

Mix all ingredients together and taste for desired flavor. Add additional sweetener or citrus as needed. Pour into a shallow bowl or sixth pan and place in the freezer. After an hour ice crystals should be forming in your granita. Scrapes the pan thoroughly with a fork and place back in the freezer. Repeat every half an hour or so until the mixture is fully frozen. If it seems to solid, just break it up with your fork to the desired consistency.

Granita Margarita (serves 2)
2 martini glasses
vanilla salt (optional)
lime slices
citrus granita
3 ounces tequila
4 ounces cold cream soda

Rim the martini glass with lime juice and salt. Fill glass halfway with granita. Combine tequila and soda in a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and pour over the granita. Squeeze lime slice over the drink and drop in to finish.

Sources:
Madhava Agave Nectar, available in many supermarkets.
Sweet Cactus Farms, Blue Weber Tequilana organic agave nectar
SunFood, Carries a variety of light and dark agave nectars.