Meyer Lemon Mint Sorbet
This luscious sorbet can be made without an ice cream maker. It lights up with the fragrant tang of Limoneira® Meyer lemon, with a soft kiss of mint for a fresh contrast. It’s the ideal way to cool down on a hot day, and makes a delicious base for frozen cocktails.
Ingredients
- 1 cup golden sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Limoneira® Meyer lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 cup fresh squeezed Limoneira® Meyer lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vodka
Instructions
- Add the sugar, water, mint and Meyer lemon zest into a small saucepan.
- Heat at a medium-high temperature, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove the syrup from the heat, and allow it to cool. If you wish, you can strain out the lemon zest and chopped mint, leaving only the liquid. You may also decide the extra texture adds to its appeal.
- Once it’s at room temperature, stir in the Meyer lemon juice and vodka.
- Cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Once the mixture is thoroughly chilled, pour it into a shallow baking pan. Place it in the freezer for 2 hours. It should be about half frozen at that point.
- Use a large fork to fluff up the texture, and then return it to the freezer for about another 2 hours.
- When it is firm, you can process it in your food processor or blender until it’s smooth.
- You can also leave it as a firmer and icier version of sorbet.
Notes
Note: You’ll need about 4 Meyer lemons for a cup of juice and 2 tablespoons of zest. Try to grate the rind finely for the zest.
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