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| Total: |
6 hr 10 min |
| Prep: |
10 min |
| Cook: |
6 hr |
| Yield: |
6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 honeydew melon, ripe
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons gin
- Lemon zest
- Chopped mint
- Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet, recipe follows, for serving
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup simple sugar syrup (1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water, boiled then cooled)
- 12 whole basil leaves
- 1 egg white (optional)
Instructions
- Cut melon into 6 wedges (top to bottom) and cut off rind. Place in large plastic container with lid along with juice and gin. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning over container from time to time to coat all slices. When ready to serve, slice each wedge into 4 to 5 thin slices and arrange as a fan on the plate. Drizzle remaining marinade over slices and garnish with lemon zest and mint. Place a small serving of Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.
- Combine all ingredients, except egg white, into a freezer friendly container and freeze 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove from freezer and allow to soften a little. Put chunks of frozen mixture into a food processor and process until all crystals have disappeared and mixture is smooth. Re-pack into container and keep frozen until needed. This will keep for up to 2 months. If you prefer a lighter, less icy sorbet, add 1 egg white during processing.
