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:
- Bring water and sugar to a boil until the sugar is fully dissolved (simple syrup). Let it cool down.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and basil leaves to the syrup.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly with a hand blender until the basil is reduced to tiny green specks.
- 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.
- Serve garnished with a fresh basil leaf.
- Enjoy!