Ingredients
- 1 honeydew melon, ripe
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons gin
- Lemon zest
- Chopped mint
Directions
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 Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.
- FRESH LIME-BASIL SORBET
- 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)
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. Yield: 4 Servings
















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By ksuworoff_5627084
Racine, WI
on August 07, 2006
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This is so excellent on a hot summer day. The fresh basil mixed with lime makes an unbelieveably refreshing combination. I added about a tbsp additional sugar during processing to tame down the tartness a bit. DELISH!
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