Lemon Sorbet

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Discerning Drinkers (2)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
3⁄4 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water
1 cupful Superfine/Caster/Baker's special sugar (white)
1⁄2 cupful Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
5 fresh Lemon peel
1⁄4 cupful Pallini Limoncello liqueur
2 barspoon Orange Bitters by Angostura
2 1⁄2 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

Garnish: Grated lemon zest

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Method:

Heat water in pan and add sugar. Gently simmer and stir until sugar dissolves, add lemon juice and the grated rind of 5 lemons and continue to simmer and stir for a few minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool. Fine strain into a shallow container and stir in liqueur and orange bitters. Beat egg whites and fold into the mix. Place in freezer and store for up to 3-4 days before use.

Health & Nutrition

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

Review

Our favourite recipe for this dessert and occasional cocktail ingredient.

Variations/similar cocktails

To make any other citrus flavour sorbet, simply substitute the juice and peel of another fruit such as grapefruit lime or orange.

Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
I think the lemon peel/rind part (assuming the "peel" in the ingredients is the same as the "rind" in the instructions) could be explained more clearly. I'm guessing you're supposed to use a microplane or grater on 5 whole lemons? And, if that is the case, any chance we could get a weight or volume for consistency?
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Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Yes, the grated rind of 5 lemons. Hopefully, now clearer.
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