Lemonade Sorbet with Mint (Printable)

Tangy lemon sorbet with fresh mint, ideal for a light, refreshing treat on warm days.

# What You Need:

→ Sorbet Base

01 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups water
04 - 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

→ Mint Infusion

05 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed

→ Optional Garnish

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Extra fresh mint sprigs

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 2-3 minutes.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and add fresh mint leaves. Let steep for 10 minutes to allow mint flavor to infuse into the syrup.
03 - Strain out mint leaves using a fine mesh strainer. Allow syrup to cool completely to room temperature.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled mint-infused syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and grated lemon zest until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for 20-25 minutes until mixture reaches thick, slushy consistency.
06 - Transfer churned sorbet to freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for minimum 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
07 - Scoop frozen sorbet into chilled bowls or dessert glasses. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and additional mint sprigs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This sorbet hits that perfect sweet tart balance that makes you feel like you discovered something new about lemons
  • The mint infusion turns what could be one dimensional into something layered and sophisticated
02 -
  • Sorbet texture is all about the sugar to water ratio, too little sugar and youll end up with a hard icy block
  • The longer you let the mint steep the stronger the flavor, but thirty minutes is about the maximum before it starts tasting bitter
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for twenty minutes before scooping, the sorbet holds its shape longer
  • Let the sorbet sit on the counter for five minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier scooping

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