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Mint lime sorbet

25 min • 4 to 6 servings •
John S

25 min •     4 to 6 servings•

John S

Refreshing lime sorbet garnished with mint leaves in a bowl, with limes and kitchen utensils in the background.

The marriage of tart lime and cool mint can’t be beat this sorbet for a refreshing dessert or palate cleanser.

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  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves (or ¼ cup dried)
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp grated lime peel
  • 1 Tbsp green creme de menthe (optional)
  • Mint leaves to garnish

    • Set

  • Nonreactive, heavy bottom saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Ladle
  • Ice cream maker

    • Go!

  • Combine water and sugar in saucepan
  • Place on heat and bring to a boil
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved
  • Remove from heat, add mint leaves, and steep for 15 minutes
  • Strain the syrup through strainer, pushing on leaves with ladle
  • Let cool
  • When cool, add lime juice, lime peel, and creme de menthe
  • Freeze according to ice cream makers instructions

    • ice cream sorbet

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