Recipe: Meyer Lemon Italian Ice with Peppercorns

Flow tea cups are the perfect vessel for these frozen treats.

 

Spice up your summer with this nouveau twist on an old classic. This sweet, sour and spicy ice is sure to give that “hey wow” factor to your next barbeque. (hint: a great way to finish off a steak or hamburger dinner)

 

Meyer Lemon Italian Ice with Peppercorns

Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 ½ Tb. lemon zest
¾ cup Meyer lemon juice, freshly squeezed (6-8 lemons)
1 Tb. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Boil 3 cups of water and add the sugar to the pan. Stir until the sugar in completely dissolved and remove from heat.
2. Add the Meyer lemon zest and juice, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
3. Pour into small 4-6 serving cups and freeze.
4. When ready to serve, place on the counter for 10 minutes to soften. (You could also pour it into one larger container to freeze. Then shave it with a spoon into a serving dish later.)

Preparation time: 10 minute(s) plus freezing time
Cooking time: 5 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 4 – 6

Recipe passionately provided by A Spicy Perspective