Ice Magic Citrus Sorbet with Mint and Sparkling Water

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A bright and icy citrus sorbet infused with fresh mint and lightened with sparkling water for a refreshing palate cleanser. This recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 International cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves. Stir in the cooled simple syrup until fully blended.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft sorbet consistency, about 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Transfer sorbet to a container and freeze for 2 hours to firm up.
  5. Step 5: Just before serving, stir in 1/2 cup sparkling water gently to add lightness and fizz. Scoop into chilled bowls and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

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