Champagne-Infused Raspberry Sorbet with Mint Garnish
A light and refreshing raspberry sorbet subtly enhanced with champagne, topped with fresh mint leaves for a festive Valentine's palate cleanser. This French-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup champagne or sparkling wine
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Step 2: In a blender, puree 4 cups fresh raspberries until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing with a spatula.
- Step 3: Stir the cooled sugar syrup and 1/2 cup champagne into the raspberry puree until fully combined.
- Step 4: Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until sorbet is firm and smooth, about 25-30 minutes.
- Step 5: Transfer sorbet to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours. Serve scoops garnished with fresh mint leaves.








