It's hot out there… Why not cool down with something refreshing that's homemade and delicious? For this recipe, you will need an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
Zest & juice of 1 lime
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup water
Handful of mint leaves
Method
1. Pour 1 cup of water into a saucepan and add the sugar. Heat on medium, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for about 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, take a handful of mint and crush it lightly using a mortar & pestle. If you don't have one, just roughly chop the mint instead and give it a roll around in your hand.
3. Add the mint to the saucepan just before the mixture starts to boil.
4. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the lime juice and zest, the put into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or so to cool down a bit. It doesn't need to be cold, but just a bit cooler than when you take it off the heat.
5. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and follow instructions. For mine, I leave it to churn for about 45 minutes to an hour. After that, it's slightly sludgy, but not frozen through, so I pour the mixture into a lidded plastic container and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving. However, all ice cream makers are different, so it's a try it and see situation I'm afraid.
6. When you're ready to serve, garnish with either a mint leaf, a sprinkle of lime zest or both.
Serve this dish as a simple scoop of sorbet for a cool, refreshing treat. Alternatively, if you're serving adults, try putting 2 scoops into a glass and finishing with a shot of rum poured over for the perfect summertime treat!
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