Ingredients

• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup simple sugar syrup (see recipe below)
• 1/4 cup vodka
• Raspberries or blueberries for garnish
• Sliced toasted almonds for garnish
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Combine the lemon zest and juice, syrup and vodka and transfer to a metal 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Freeze for 4 hours.
2. Remove baking pan from freezer and scrape surface with a spatula or fork to create large crystals. Transfer crystals to wine goblets and garnish with fresh berries and toasted almonds.
3. Bring water and sugar to a boil and boil until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature and transfer to a jar. Store in a cool pantry or refrigerate.