By Alisha Randell
Officially summer begins with summer solstice on June 21st where we enjoy the longest period of daylight. This brings with it an almost instant desire to be outdoors. Al Fresco dining, BBQ’s, picnics, swimming pools and beaches quickly become the fashion.
The Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail famed as the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway. And let’s not forget this cocktail's Hollywood moment when Bond offers Jinx a cocktail and says “Mojito? You should try it” in the 2002 film Die Another Day.
Officially summer begins with summer solstice on June 21st where we enjoy the longest period of daylight. This brings with it an almost instant desire to be outdoors. Al Fresco dining, BBQ’s, picnics, swimming pools and beaches quickly become the fashion.
The Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail famed as the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway. And let’s not forget this cocktail's Hollywood moment when Bond offers Jinx a cocktail and says “Mojito? You should try it” in the 2002 film Die Another Day.
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Cucumber Mojito and Green Tea
The cocktail is classically prepared with white rum, sugar cane juice, lime juice, Cuban or apple mint/Mentha nemorosa and sparkling water. The mixture is then lightly crushed to release the essential oils of the mint.
Our sorbet however has a green tea base that is flavored with mint, lime and refreshing cucumber. I found this tea while shopping at a local farmers market and instantly fell in love. Given my immediate attraction to this tea, upon my arrival back home out came the ice tea pitcher. For the ice tea I lightly seasoned with some dehydrated cane juice, a splash of fresh lime and some fresh apple mint from my garden. While sipping my tea and contemplating my next kitchen creation, it hit me…A mojito sorbet!
Prep time: 4 hours 25 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 5 hours 5 mins
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
5 cups (1200 ml) prepared tea, chilled
1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice
2 cups (480 ml) evaporated cane juice, or raw sugar
2 Tbs (30 ml) lime zest, divided
4-5 large apple mint leaves, torn
8-10 slices cucumber
2 Tbs (30 ml) white rum, optional
A pinch of salt
Ice cream maker
Instructions
1. Begin preparing a simple syrup by placing tea, sugar and half of the lime zest into a medium sized saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, simmer this mixture until the sugar has completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and all remaining ingredients except for rum and remaining lime zest. (These ingredients will be added at the very end).
4. Allow this mixture to rest for 20 minutes then chill in refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight.
5. Once mixture has completely chilled, stain through a fine mesh sieve to remove all solids.
6. Your mixture is now ready for your ice cream machine.
7. Follow your machines manufacturer instructions for sorbet.
8. The mixture will typically reach desired consistency in about 20 min.
9. Once you have reached desired consistency, add remaining lime zest and rum until incorporated.
Notes
The prep time includes 4 hours to chill your tea mixture, for best results though prepare the day ahead.
The cook time includes both simmering of your mixture and ice cream churn time.
If you are not able to find the cucumber mojito tea, you can come close to the flavors by using a green ice tea and increasing the amounts of cucumber, mint and lime zest.
This article originally appeared at Honest Cooking, an international online food magazine featuring more than 70 food and wine writers from across the globe, with a focus on exciting recipes, food news and culinary travel.
Our sorbet however has a green tea base that is flavored with mint, lime and refreshing cucumber. I found this tea while shopping at a local farmers market and instantly fell in love. Given my immediate attraction to this tea, upon my arrival back home out came the ice tea pitcher. For the ice tea I lightly seasoned with some dehydrated cane juice, a splash of fresh lime and some fresh apple mint from my garden. While sipping my tea and contemplating my next kitchen creation, it hit me…A mojito sorbet!
Cucumber Mojito and Green Tea Sorbet
Prep time: 4 hours 25 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 5 hours 5 mins
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
5 cups (1200 ml) prepared tea, chilled
1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice
2 cups (480 ml) evaporated cane juice, or raw sugar
2 Tbs (30 ml) lime zest, divided
4-5 large apple mint leaves, torn
8-10 slices cucumber
2 Tbs (30 ml) white rum, optional
A pinch of salt
Ice cream maker
Instructions
1. Begin preparing a simple syrup by placing tea, sugar and half of the lime zest into a medium sized saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, simmer this mixture until the sugar has completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and all remaining ingredients except for rum and remaining lime zest. (These ingredients will be added at the very end).
4. Allow this mixture to rest for 20 minutes then chill in refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight.
5. Once mixture has completely chilled, stain through a fine mesh sieve to remove all solids.
6. Your mixture is now ready for your ice cream machine.
7. Follow your machines manufacturer instructions for sorbet.
8. The mixture will typically reach desired consistency in about 20 min.
9. Once you have reached desired consistency, add remaining lime zest and rum until incorporated.
Notes
The prep time includes 4 hours to chill your tea mixture, for best results though prepare the day ahead.
The cook time includes both simmering of your mixture and ice cream churn time.
If you are not able to find the cucumber mojito tea, you can come close to the flavors by using a green ice tea and increasing the amounts of cucumber, mint and lime zest.
This article originally appeared at Honest Cooking, an international online food magazine featuring more than 70 food and wine writers from across the globe, with a focus on exciting recipes, food news and culinary travel.
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