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Cucumber Mojito Sorbet
Here in the northern hemisphere summer is beginning to heat things up, leaving us in
search of pleasant ways to stay cool. And of course frozen treats being at the
top of this list.
Officially summer began with summer solstice on June 21st where we enjoy
the longest period of daylight. This brings with it an almost instant desire to be
outdoors. Al Fresco dining, BBQ’s, picnics, swimming pools and beaches
quickly become the fashion.
search of pleasant ways to stay cool. And of course frozen treats being at the
top of this list.
Officially summer began with summer solstice on June 21st where we enjoy
the longest period of daylight. This brings with it an almost instant desire to be
outdoors. Al Fresco dining, BBQ’s, picnics, swimming pools and beaches
quickly become the fashion.
The Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail famed as the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway.
And let’s not forget this cocktails Hollywood moment when Bond offers Jinx a
cocktail and says “Mojito? You should try it” in the 2002 film Die Another Day.
And let’s not forget this cocktails Hollywood moment when Bond offers Jinx a
cocktail and says “Mojito? You should try it” in the 2002 film Die Another Day.
The cocktail is classically prepared with white rum, sugar cane juice, lime juice, Cuban
or apple mint/Mentha nemorosa and sparkling water. The mixture is then lightly
crushed to release the essential oils of the mint.
or apple mint/Mentha nemorosa and sparkling water. The mixture is then lightly
crushed to release the essential oils of the mint.
Our sorbet however has a green tea base that is flavored with mint, lime and refreshing
cucumber. I found this tea while shopping at a local farmers market and instantly
fell in love. Given my immediate attraction to this tea, upon my arrival back home out
came the ice tea pitcher. For the ice tea I lightly seasoned with some dehydrated
cane juice, a splash of fresh lime and some fresh apple mint from my garden.
While sipping my tea and contemplating my next kitchen creation, it hit me…
A mojito sorbet!
cucumber. I found this tea while shopping at a local farmers market and instantly
fell in love. Given my immediate attraction to this tea, upon my arrival back home out
came the ice tea pitcher. For the ice tea I lightly seasoned with some dehydrated
cane juice, a splash of fresh lime and some fresh apple mint from my garden.
While sipping my tea and contemplating my next kitchen creation, it hit me…
A mojito sorbet!
What you will need:
5 cups prepared tea, chilled
1 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups evaporated cane juice, or raw sugar
2 Tbs lime zest, divided
4-5 large apple mint leaves, torn
8-10 slices cucumber
2 Tbs white rum, optional
A pinch of salt
Ice cream maker
Let's get freezing:
Begin preparing a simple syrup by placing tea, sugar and half of the lime zest into a
medium sized saucepan.Over medium heat, simmer this mixture until the sugar
has completely melted.
medium sized saucepan.Over medium heat, simmer this mixture until the sugar
has completely melted.
Remove from heat and all remaining ingredients except for rum and remaining lime
zest. (These ingredients will be added at the very end). Allow this mixture to rest for
20 minutes then chill in refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight.
zest. (These ingredients will be added at the very end). Allow this mixture to rest for
20 minutes then chill in refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight.
Once mixture has completely chilled, stain through a fine mesh sieve to
remove all solids. Your mixture is now ready for your ice cream machine.
remove all solids. Your mixture is now ready for your ice cream machine.
Follow your machines manufacturer instructions for sorbet.
The mixture will typically reach desired consistency in about 20 min.
Once you have reached desired consistency, add remaining lime zest and rum
until incorporated.
Note: If you are not able to find the cucumber mojito tea, you can come close
to the flavors by using a green ice tea and increasing the amounts of cucumber,
mint and lime zest.
This recipe was featured on Honest Cooking.
Looking for more frozen delights?
Spanish Turrón Ice Cream - Honest Cooking
4th of July Paletas - Sweet Life
Dark chocolate sorbet with pink peppercorns - A Meanderring Mango
Apricot Sorbet with Smoked Paprika - Dinners & Dreams
until incorporated.
Note: If you are not able to find the cucumber mojito tea, you can come close
to the flavors by using a green ice tea and increasing the amounts of cucumber,
mint and lime zest.
This recipe was featured on Honest Cooking.
Looking for more frozen delights?
Spanish Turrón Ice Cream - Honest Cooking
4th of July Paletas - Sweet Life
Dark chocolate sorbet with pink peppercorns - A Meanderring Mango
Apricot Sorbet with Smoked Paprika - Dinners & Dreams
Enjoy~
Alisha ~ Magic of Spice
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