Limoncello Lemon Sorbet (With or Without Mint)

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Description

This is the concoction I came up with when I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for. It is absolutely foolproof. It’s simple, sweet, and tart, with just enough limoncello liqueur. Serve with sprig of mint or fresh berries. Top with limoncello or vodka if desired.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Combine 1 cup water
  2. sugar
  3. and fresh mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a light boil
  4. stirring occasionally
  5. until sugar is dissolved
  6. about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest. Let syrup cool slightly
  7. about 10 minutes.
  8. Mix remaining 1 1/2 cup water
  9. lemon juice
  10. and limoncello liqueur into syrup.
  11. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker; churn according to manufacturer’s instructions
  12. 10 to 15 minutes. Freeze until firm
  13. about 6 hours.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 6

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