CITRUS GRANITA

1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Pirouette cookies (optional)
Mint sprigs (optional)

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; cover mixture and freeze for at least 8 hours or until firm.

Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy. Place granita in an airtight container; cover with heavy-duty foil. Seal and return to freezer.