Drunken Strawberry Sorbet: A Boozy Summer Delight

MINI INTELLIGENT ROBOT

 



Making a Drunken Strawberry Sorbet combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with a kick of alcohol, typically rum, vodka, or a fruit liqueur:

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup alcohol (rum, vodka, or a fruit liqueur like Grand Marnier or strawberry liqueur)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for balance)
  • 1/2 cup water (or as needed)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the strawberries:

    • Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries. If they are large, you can cut them into smaller pieces to help them blend better.

  2. Make a simple syrup:

    • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, let it cool.

  3. Blend the strawberries:

    • In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, simple syrup (once it’s cooled), and lemon juice (if using). Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water to achieve a slightly thinner consistency.

  4. Add alcohol:

    • Stir in your chosen alcohol. The amount of alcohol can vary based on how strong you want the flavor. Start with 1/4 cup, and you can adjust from there. Alcohol helps to keep the sorbet from freezing too hard, so if you're looking for a smoother texture, feel free to experiment with more.

  5. Chill the mixture:

    • Place the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes to chill. This step ensures that the sorbet freezes properly.

  6. Churn the sorbet (if using an ice cream maker):

    • Pour the chilled strawberry mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for about 20-30 minutes.

    No ice cream maker?

    • Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals, until it reaches a smooth, sorbet-like texture (this will take about 2-4 hours).

  7. Serve:

    • Once the sorbet is frozen and has a smooth, scoopable consistency, serve immediately. If the sorbet is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Enjoy your refreshing and boozy strawberry sorbet!

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