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thehazelbloom's Notes:
8 cups Watermelon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Vodka Ask a question about this ingredient
Prepare the simple syrup. Simple syrup is made of equal parts sugar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and then simmer until all the sugar is dissolved. It's great for drinks, and lasts for a long time in the fridge, so I always make extra. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding to the sorbet mixture.
Ask a question about this stepIn a food processor or blender, puree the watermelon.
Ask a question about this stepStrain the watermelon through a sieve (to remove seeds and any remaining large chunks). You want 4 cups total strained watermelon puree for the sorbet.
Ask a question about this stepAdd about a cup of the watermelon puree back into the food processor.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the 1/2 cup basil, and puree until the basil chopped into little pieces.
Ask a question about this stepPour the watermelon-basil mixture back with the rest of the watermelon puree.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the lime juice and the vodka.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the cooled simple syrup.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the mixture to your ice cream/sorbet maker, and follow manufacturer instructions until frozen.
Ask a question about this stepServe immediately for a softer sorbet, or place in the freezer for a harder sorbet later on.
Ask a question about this stepWhen it's time to serve, sprinkle individual servings with a good pinch of Fleur de sel and garnish with a sprig of basil.
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