Title: Cilantro-lime granita (non alcholic beverage)
 Categories: Cookbook, Beverages
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      3 c  Water
      2 c  Sugar
      1 bn Cilantro, chopped
    1/2 c  Fresh lime juice
      2 tb Lime zest, finely grated
      4 c  Crushed ice cubes

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
           Cilantro sprigs
           Red raspberries
 
  Combine the water, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, and zest in a large
  saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes,
  stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool. Drain the
  liquid and reserve, discarding the solids. Pour the liquid into a
  nonreactive container and cover. Place the covered container in the
  freezer and leave for 24 hours. The mixture will not freeze solid but
  will appear slushy. Remove the slush from the freezer and spoon into
  a blender jar. Process at medium speed, adding crushed ice 1 cup at a
  time, until mixture is icy and all cubes are finely crushed. Portion
  into four tall parfait glasses and garnish with cilantro sprigs and
  berries. Serve immediately.
  
  Make up this refreshing recipe at least 24 hours in advance; it's
  worth waiting for. The crisp, clean flavor makes this frozen ice a
  wonderful between-courses palate cleanser, but when garnished with
  fresh raspberries or cantaloupe balls, it becomes an irresistible
  dessert. Typos by Brenda Adams  posted
  mc-recipe 12/12/96