Sparkling Lemon Basil Sorbet
This Sparkling Lemon Basil Sorbet is a bright and refreshing dessert for hot summer days! Oh, and it's a cinch to make!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 20 medium basil leaves
- 1 cup lemon juice ~8 large lemons
- 3 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1½ cups carbonated water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring mixture to a boil.
- Remove from heat, add the basil leaves, and allow leaves to steep for 18-20 minutes. Strain out leaves and discard.
- Transfer mixture to a medium-sized bowl, and add lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine, cover, and place in the refrigerator until cold (at least 2 hours).
- Add carbonated water to the mixture, and then pour into the bowl of an ice cream maker. Follow manufacturer's instructions for making ice cream.
- Transfer frozen sorbet into a freezer safe container, and freeze for 4 hours prior to serving. (Note: Stirring the frozen mixture after 2 hours will help produce a sorbet that is lighter in texture.)
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
