Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet Mint (Printable)

A refreshing combination of strawberries, lemon, and fresh mint, perfect for warm days and light enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

→ Sweetener

03 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar

→ Liquid

04 - ¾ cup water

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard mint leaves.
02 - Purée strawberries and lemon juice in blender or food processor until completely smooth.
03 - Add cooled mint syrup to strawberry-lemon purée. Blend or mix until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve into bowl to remove seeds for smoother texture.
05 - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, approximately 20–25 minutes, until sorbet consistency is reached.
06 - Scoop sorbet into freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
07 - Scoop into bowls or cones, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of strawberries and lemon creates that perfect sweet tart balance that makes your mouth happy
  • Its incredibly simple but tastes like something from a fancy gelato shop
  • You can make it ahead and keep it in the freezer for unexpected guests
02 -
  • Straining the mixture makes all the difference between good sorbet and restaurant quality sorbet
  • The mixture needs to be completely cold before churning or the ice cream maker cannot do its job properly
  • Sorbet freezes harder than ice cream, so let it sit on the counter for five minutes before serving
03 -
  • Use ripe strawberries that are at their peak since you cannot hide mediocre fruit in such a simple recipe
  • The mint syrup can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator to save time

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