Peach Orange Sherry Granitas Food

PEACH GRANITA

Steps:

• Puree peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; add more sugar to taste. Transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish. Freeze for 2 1/2 hours, scraping with a fork every hour (mixture should be icy and fluffy). Stir in basil.

FLAME OF LOVE

Steps:

• Put the vodka and sherry in a mixing glass, add large ice and stir thoroughly. Slowly single-strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel (or flame an orange peel--see Cook's Note) and serve.

ORANGE SHERRY MUSHROOM CAPS

Steps:

• Preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted add the crushed garlic cloves and the mushrooms, stem end up. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the cap tops are brown. Flip the mushrooms to the other side, add the sherry, orange zest and juice and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and cooked through. Add the parsley to the pan and toss to distribute. Serve hot or room temperature.

SHERRY SANGAREE

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the sherry and honey liqueur. Cover and shake vigorously until thoroughly mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Strain into sherry copitas or cordial glass. Garnish with the orange and a pinch of spice. Drink.
• Serving suggestions: sherry copitas or cordial glass.