MINT JULEP SORBET

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This is the traditional version, but I plan on substituting gin for the bourbon for a more uniformly- pale sorbet. From Bon Appetit, 1996.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Bourbon
1 tablespoon creme de menthe
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine first three ingredients in large heavy saucepan, stirring over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to boil, then pour into a medium bowl.
  • Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Strain mint syrup through sieve set over bowl, pressing down on mint leaves; discard the leaves.
  • Mix bourbon, creme de menthe and minced mint leaves into syrup.
  • Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Transfer to container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.8, Protein 0.1

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