Lemon Sorbet with Mint Infusion
Indulge in a delightful sorbet with a minty twist, where a mint-infused simple syrup is blended with freshly squeezed lemon juice and limoncello liqueur, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 ½ | cups cold water, divided |
| 1 | cup white sugar |
| ¼ | cup fresh mint leaves (Optional) |
| 1 | lemon, zested, or more to taste |
| 1 | cup fresh lemon juice |
| ½ | cup limoncello liqueur |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Combine 1 cup of cold water, white sugar, and optional fresh mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon zest. Let the syrup cool slightly for about 10 minutes. |
| 2. | Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold water with fresh lemon juice and limoncello liqueur into the minty syrup. |
| 3. | Pour the combined mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 10 to 15 minutes. Freeze the sorbet until it reaches a firm consistency, about 6 hours. |
Published on Jul 24, 2024 by Luminița