Mint Grapefruit Sorbet
/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and stems
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice (pink or green)
fresh mint sprigs for garnish
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, mint
leaves and stems; bring to a boil, lower
heat and simmer for 5 minutes; remove from
heat, cover and let cool.
Pour grapefruit juice and cooled mint
mixture into a blender or food processor
and blend well. Strain and transfer mixture
to a shallow pan, cover and freeze until
firm.
Transfer frozen mixture to a blender or
food processor again and blend well. Freeze
again. When ready to serve, use a melon
baller and place 3 scoops in a stemmed
glass, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint
and serve. |