Pink Raspberry Sorbet Mint (Printable)

Vibrant sorbet bursting with raspberry tartness and a cool hint of fresh mint; perfect summer treat.

# What You Need:

→ Sorbet Base

01 - 1.1 lbs fresh or frozen raspberries
02 - 0.8 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Mint

05 - 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Garnish

06 - Extra mint leaves (optional)
07 - Fresh raspberries (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
02 - Place raspberries, cooled syrup, lemon juice, and chopped mint leaves in a blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Pour blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Press firmly with a spoon to extract maximum liquid while removing raspberry seeds.
04 - Transfer strained mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for approximately 20-25 minutes until mixture reaches thick, creamy consistency. Alternative method: Pour into shallow dish, freeze 1 hour, then stir vigorously with fork. Repeat every 30 minutes until set (3-4 hours total).
05 - Scoop churned sorbet into freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for minimum 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Using a warmed ice cream scoop, portion sorbet into serving bowls or cones. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves and whole raspberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mint transforms simple raspberry sorbet into something that feels elegant and restaurant-worthy
  • It comes together faster than you can drive to the store for store-bought ice cream
  • That moment when you take the first scoop and it melts on your tongue is pure summer magic
02 -
  • The simple syrup MUST be completely cold before blending or it will melt your frozen raspberries and affect texture
  • Straining twice through the sieve makes a huge difference if you're picky about smoothness
  • Sorbet gets rock hard in the freezer so let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping
03 -
  • Taste your raspberries before starting and add an extra tablespoon of sugar if they're particularly tart
  • Add the mint leaves to the syrup while it's cooling for an even stronger mint flavor

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