Grapefruit Star Anise Granita Serves 4

Bring water, sugar and star anise to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Discard anise and cool syrup. Stir syrup into juice. Freeze in a shallow metal pan, stirring occasionally (about every 40 min) with a fork, until liquid is frozen and granular, about 6 hours. Just before serving, scrape w a fork , breaking up lumps.

Water 0.33c
Sugar 0.5c
Anise 2 whole star
Grapefruit juice 2.5c fresh red or pink