Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink

5 from 4 votes

Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink, a delicious traditional Italian digestive middle of dinner drink. Creamy Lemony and so good.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Freezing time8

Total Time8 25

Course: Dessert, Drinks, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

¾ cups + 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed) (200 ml total amount)
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water (200 ml total amount)
2 large egg whites *
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup powdered / icing sugar
2 tablespoons vodka (if desired)
peel of 1 lemon (no white part)

*you could use pasteurized egg whites.

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Instructions

In a small pot boil water and granulated sugar on low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 5 minutes. Add the peel, stir and let cool completely. (the syrup)
In a large bowl beat egg whites and powdered sugar until stiff, fold in a little at a time the lemon juice, syrup and vodka if using.
Pour into a plastic or freezer safe bowl and freeze for at least 6-8 hours, stirring 2-3 times to combine.
Before serving blend in a blender and serve immediately. Pour any left overs in a bottle, keep in freezer and shake well before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This can also be served as a slush, instead of blending just serve.

Can I make this sorbet ahead of time?

Yes! It can be made up to a week in advance. Just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Storage

Store leftover Italian lemon sorbet drink recipe in the freezer for up to a month and shake well before serving. You can also reblend it before serving for a creamy texture.

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