# Italian Wine Slushies This Wine and Beer-Infused Ice Granita is a Great Dessert for the Summer By M | Published 2014-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-granita References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/10928-how-to-make-granita-with-leftover-wine-or-beer) & [food52](http://food52.com/) Ice granita is a [traditional Italian dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberries-n-cream-cream-ice) item made from sugar, ice and various flavoring. In this granita recipe by food blog Food52, the granita is infused with the tantalizing taste of beer or wine to create an adult-friendly slushie dessert. To make this [boozy summertime treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghett-sicle) begin by choosing your alcohol. You can either use a cup of [red wine, white wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili) or flat beer. Using wine will give the granita a sweeter taste whereas opting for a pilsner or a light ale will render the ice a bit more savory. Depending on what alcohol you have left from your last party, add a cup of it to a quarter cup of water and sugar. Freeze the mixture and then toss it into the blender to get a shaved ice texture. Finish the granita off with sweet whipped cream and enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adult-friendly Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can include creating unique and creative alcoholic desserts using different types of alcohol. - **Alcoholic Slushie Beverages:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found by developing new flavors and combinations of alcoholic slushie beverages for the summer market. - **Gourmet Frozen Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can arise by exploring the creation of sophisticated frozen cocktails using high-quality ingredients and gourmet flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of adult-friendly desserts by creating and marketing a range of alcoholic frozen treats. - **Hospitality and Events:** The hospitality and events industry can incorporate alcoholic slushie beverages into their menu offerings, providing guests with refreshing and unique drink options. - **Alcohol Manufacturing:** In the alcohol manufacturing industry, there is an opportunity to explore the production of pre-packaged gourmet frozen cocktails that cater to the growing demand for artisanal beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Italian Beer Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni-italian-beer-ice.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-cocktail-sorbet.md) - [Italian Ice-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-beer.md) - [Delicate Italian Sparkling Wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-sparkling-wine.md) - [Refreshing Ready-to-Pour Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritz-del-conte.md) - [Witchy Frozen Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewberry-italian-ice.md) - [Ice-Free Frozen Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inoviva-slushie-machine.md) - [Icy Italian Gin Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remeo-malfy-spritz-sorbetto.md) - [Lemonade-Infused Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-shandwich.md)