Icy Mint and Lemon Sorbet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A refreshing icy sorbet combining bright lemon and cool mint flavors. This American recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers water, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice 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 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (about 4 lemons) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves to the hot syrup. Cover and steep for 20 minutes until mint is fragrant, then strain out the leaves.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, and 1/8 tsp salt into the cooled mint syrup.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft sorbet consistency, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Step 5: Transfer sorbet to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm. Scoop and serve chilled for a bright, icy treat.