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Philadelphia Recipe: Orange Water Ice Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Water ice is Philadelphia-style Italian ice. It’s served at a higher temperature than other frozen dessert ices, making it softer, smoother, and easier to eat.

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Ingredients:

1 quart water
2 cups orange juice
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Shaved rind of two oranges

Directions:

Scrape the rind off the oranges, avoiding the bitter white part. Combine water, sugar, and rind over medium heat to make a syrup. Strain syrup through cheesecloth and add to the fruit juices.

Chill in the freezer. Serve at a slushy consistency.

Servings: Serves eight (eight-ounce servings)

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