If the idea of avocado ice cream has you thinking we’ve had too much tequila, we promise one taste will win you over. This combo of creamy avocado, fresh ginger, lime juice and zest, and a splash of white grape juice comes together in a refreshing (and refreshingly easy to make) shaved-ice dessert that could be your best party trick this season. We're sweetening up the frozen dessert recipe with a touch of honey.

This avocado granita recipe is great served on it's own but it's also delicious with a splash of champagne or prosecco on top. Or, try serving a scoop over vanilla ice cream or on top of frozen yogurt. If you want even more creaminess, try topping a scoop of the granita with homemade whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping.

Once you've scraped the granita, it will resemble fluffy flakes. Keep the granita stored in the freezer in an airtight container. It's best eaten within a couple days of making it, but can last for several days if stored properly.

How to Choose a Ripe Avocado

When choosing avocados for this frozen dessert recipe, you'll most likely find Haas avocados in the grocery store. They're known for their dense, buttery texture, and subtle nutty flavor. Look for avocados that yield slightly when gently squeezed. It will likely be ready to use in 2-3 days. Firm avocados may take up to 5 days to be ready to use. To help speed up the ripening process, place hard avocados in a paper bag and fold down the top to close it. This helps trap ethylene, which is a natural chemical compound that avocados naturally release to help start the ripening process. You can also try placing the avocado on the countertop in direct sun. The warmer temperature can help speed up the ripening.