Lemon-Basil Sorbet

A zesty, floral dessert featuring the synergy of limonene and linalool.

Ingredients (approx. 4 servings):

• 250 ml water
• 200 g fine sugar
• 150 ml freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
• Zest of 2 organic lemons (primary source of limonene)
• 1 handful of fresh basil leaves (Genovese variety)
• 1 pinch of sea salt

Preparation:

1. Bring water and sugar to a boil until the sugar is fully dissolved (simple syrup). Let it cool down.
2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and basil leaves to the syrup.
3. Blend the mixture thoroughly with a hand blender until the basil is reduced to tiny green specks.
4. Place the mixture in an ice cream maker for about 4–6 hours, or freeze it and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve garnished with a fresh basil leaf.
6. Enjoy!