Pink Lemonade Sorbet Mint (Print View)
A zesty pink lemonade treat enhanced by fresh mint for bright, cooling flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sorbet Base
01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
04 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
→ Mint
06 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 2–3 minutes.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add fresh mint leaves to the hot syrup, gently pressing with a spoon to release essential oils. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Pour the infused syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl, pressing firmly to extract maximum mint flavor. Discard the spent mint leaves.
04 - Add lemon juice, cranberry juice, and lemon zest to the strained mint syrup. Whisk thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and place in freezer for 1 hour.
06 - After 1 hour, remove from freezer and scrape the entire surface with a fork to break up ice crystals. Return to freezer and repeat scraping process every 30–45 minutes for 3–4 hours until the sorbet reaches a light, fluffy consistency.
07 - Scoop into chilled bowls or dessert glasses. Garnish generously with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the mint hits you at the end makes every spoonful feel like discovering a secret garden
- This sorbet freezes into the most beautiful pale coral color that makes everyone stop and ask what it is
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- The scraping step sounds tedious but skipping it is exactly how you end up with a solid pink ice brick instead of sorbet
- A metal pan freezes faster than glass or plastic, which actually gives you a smoother final texture
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- Raspberry juice makes an even deeper pink color if you want something more dramatic
- An ice cream maker gives you restaurant texture in about 20 minutes if you have one