Lenin and Lime Gin and Tonic Sorbetto
A refreshing frozen dessert that combines the classic flavors of a gin and tonic with citrus notes. This sophisticated sorbetto features a perfect balance of gin, tonic water, lime, and lemon for a grown-up frozen treat.
Ingredients
- •⅔ cup water
- •¾ cup superfine or granulated sugar
- •⅔ cup tonic water
- •¾ tablespoon gin
- •1 whole lime
- •½ whole lemon
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Pour the water into a saucepan and add the sugar. Place over low heat and bring to a boil, whisking often, until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes, continuing to whisk until the liquid turns into a syrup.
10 min
- 2.
2. Pour the syrup into a heatproof bowl and set aside for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooled to room temperature. For more rapid chilling, fill a sink halfway with cold water and ice and place the bowl of mixture in it for 20 minutes. Pour the tonic water into a bowl, add the sugar syrup, then cover and refrigerate, ideally overnight, until thoroughly chilled (at least 40°F).
30 min
- 3.
3. Add the gin, lime juice, and lemon juice to the chilled mixture, then pour into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
20 min
- 4.
4. When the churning is completed, use a spoon or spatula to scrape the sorbetto into a freezer-proof container with a lid. Freeze until it reaches the correct scooping texture (at least 2-3 hours).
180 min
- 5.
5. Decorate each portion with lime slices and serve.
5 min