Mint Sorbet with Bourbon
A delicious and refreshing mint sorbet topped with bourbon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Ice Cream Maker 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups bourbon
- 6 mint sprigs
Instructions
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Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. When sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat. Add mint leaves, lemon zest, and lime zest and gently muddle. Let stand for 10 minutes.
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Strain mint mixture into a bowl and cool completely.
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Pour the cooled liquid into an ice-cream maker and process according to the directions.
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Scoop about 3/4 cup of mint sorbet into a rocks glass and top with 1/4 cup bourbon. Garnish with mint sprigs.
