Mint Sorbet

Name: Mint Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Water 3 ¼ cups; Sugar 1 ½ cup; Mint 16 ¾ tbsp

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Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 334
Carbohydrates g 79.6
of which sugars g 79.6
Protein g 0.9
Fats g 0.2
of which saturated fat g 0.03
Fiber g 1.4
Sodium mg 8

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Very low
Note plus 2 hours of infusion and 40 minutes in the ice cream maker

PRESENTATION

Mint sorbet is such a go-to treat on Italian tables, especially when those summer days hit peak heat. Everyone's craving something cool and uplifting, right? This mint sorbet recipe is all about simplicity. Really good stuff. Fresh mint leaves soak in a syrup of water and sugar—no shortcuts here! Time lets that bright, aromatic flavor really soak in. Forget bottled flavors. Seriously, the secret? Fresh ingredients.

Compared to traditional gelato, this homemade mint sorbet offers a lighter, almost silky texture. Melts fast, too! Perfect after a big meal. I mean, in Sicily and Liguria, folks just adore this refreshing treat. It’s both a palate cleanser and a fun dessert with its pure minty taste—neither too sweet nor overpowering. On warm evenings, and you know what? Nothing beats scooping this easy mint sorbet out. It’s a balance between classic lemon and fruity cherry flavors, creating something unique.

Here’s the deal, if you’re looking for a fresh mint dessert that feels special—more than just basic ice cream—this is it. People love it for focusing on homemade elements, ditching artificial flavors. The mint’s balsamic notes shine in every bite. Which is great. Folks often garnish it with a mint sprig or pair it with biscotti for a simple, elegant touch.

Being a non-dairy mint dessert, it's suitable for pretty much everyone. Whether you’re ending a casual backyard meal or a fancy dinner with friends, it’s a winner. The result? A smooth, frosty scoop that tastes as good as it looks. Makes this mint-infused frozen treat a go-to when you want something chill and a bit original.

For a cool and lively end to your meal, this mint sorbet recipe brings a touch of Italian summer right to your table. Offering a really, really good way to enjoy the warm weather. Cannot go wrong with that.

How to prepare Mint Sorbet

To make the mint sorbet, start by removing the mint leaves from the stems 1, then wash them under running water, place them in a strainer to drain 2, and finally dry them with a tea towel 3.

In a small pot, add the water 4, granulated sugar 5, and mint leaves 6, cook over low heat and bring to a boil.

Let it boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat 7. Transfer the syrup to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap 8, and let it infuse in the refrigerator for a couple of hours until the liquid is completely cold. At that point, take the bowl 9 and

strain the syrup through a strainer 10. Blend half of the mint leaves with half of the strained syrup in a mixer (or with an immersion blender) 11 (keep the other half of the syrup for later) until you get a very smooth mixture without traces of mint leaves 12.

Strain the obtained mixture through a fine-mesh strainer 13 and incorporate it into the other half of the syrup you set aside, mix and transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker 14. Turn on the ice cream maker, and the sorbet will start to thicken 15.

It will take about 40 minutes for the sorbet to reach a creamy yet firm consistency (16-17). Then, transfer the sorbet into a bowl; your mint sorbet is now ready 18! Store it in the freezer until it's time to serve. If you don't have an ice cream maker, place the mixture in a bowl and put it in the freezer, remembering to break it with a fork every half hour until you achieve the desired creaminess and density for your sorbet. This process will take about 3 hours.

Storage

Mint sorbet can be stored in the freezer covered with plastic wrap for up to 4-5 days.

Advice

Sorbets are so perfect that they are usually served as is at the end of the preparation. However, if you want to enrich your mint sorbet, a great way could be to decorate it with almond granules: beautiful to look at and a phenomenal contrast on the palate!

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Mint Sorbet

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Mint Sorbet

Storage

Advice

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