Pink Lemonade Sorbet with Mint (Printer-Friendly)

Tangy pink lemonade chilled treat brightened with fresh mint, perfect for cooling off on warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sorbet Base

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
04 - 1 cup pink grapefruit juice or cranberry juice
05 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Flavor Enhancers

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
07 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
02 - Whisk together cooled syrup, lemon juice, pink grapefruit or cranberry juice, lemon zest, chopped mint leaves, and salt in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions until mixture reaches thick, slushy consistency, approximately 20–25 minutes.
04 - Transfer churned sorbet to freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for minimum 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
05 - Scoop sorbet into serving bowls or cones. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its incredibly simple but tastes like something from a fancy gelato shop
  • The mint transforms ordinary lemonade into something sophisticated and memorable
  • It keeps in the freezer for weeks, making it my go to for unexpected guests
02 -
  • Hot syrup added to cold juice can cause crystallization, so patience during cooling is non negotiable
  • If you dont have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and fork it every hour for 6 hours
  • The sorbet freezes quite hard, so let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, its much easier to handle whole fruit
  • Make the base a day ahead and let it rest in the refrigerator for more developed flavor
  • Warm your ice cream canister in the fridge for 10 minutes before churning for better results

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