Name: Limoncello Lemon Sorbet (With or Without Mint) recipe
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups cold water, divided;1 cup white sugar;¼ cup fresh mint leaves;1 lemon, zested, or more to taste;1 cup fresh lemon juice;½ cup limoncello liqueur

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups cold water, divided 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup fresh mint leaves 1 lemon, zested, or more to taste 1 cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup limoncello liqueur

Nutrition Info

162.8 calories carbohydrate: 39.9 g cholesterol: : - fat: : - fiber: 0.2 g protein: 0.2 g saturatedFat: : - servingSize: - sodium: 3.8 mg sugar: 36.9 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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