Made with fresh strawberries, mint and a splash of rum, this slowly churned strawberry mojito sorbet boasts an ultra creamy, velvety texture. Plus, this sorbet recipe only requires a few ingredients, and it couldn't be easier to make. If you're looking for one refreshing summer dessert, you can't go wrong with this strawberry mojito sorbet recipe.
Sorbet Vs. Ice Cream
Let's be clear. I love ice cream, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. But ice cream is so stupidly delicious that we tend to forget about its tasty cousin --- sorbet.
While ice cream is made from heavy cream, milk and egg yolks, sorbet is a simple mixture of water, sugar, corn syrup and fruit. We just cook the water and sugar together to make a simple syrup, blend it with the fruit and corn syrup, and we're ready to turn that fruity base into a delicious frozen concoction. Of course, you can also add in other flavorings like we do in this strawberry mojito sorbet recipe, but that's the gist of it.
Now, I know some people have a problem with corn syrup. If you want to leave it out, that's fine, but it does make the sorbet a bit creamier and keeps it from turning too icy.
Sorbet's small ingredient list also makes it an economical dessert, and it's a great way to use leftover fruit to cut down on food waste. Who doesn't appreciate that?
Besides sorbet's low-key, simple preparation, it's great if you need a dairy-free or vegan dessert option. I don't know about you, but almost all of my desserts use dairy or eggs. Most of the time, it's not a problem, but every now and then, those dietary restrictions come up when entertaining. Sorbet is the perfect easy and tasty option for those times.
Step-by-Step Instructions
All right, let's get started with this easy strawberry mojito sorbet recipe. We first make a simple syrup by cooking equal parts water, sugar, fresh mint and lime zest on the stove. Once we cook the simple syrup long enough to dissolve the sugar, we allow the mixture to steep for about 10 minutes and then stir in some fresh lime juice.
While the simple syrup steeps, we can prep our strawberries. All we need to do is slice off the tops and cut them in half. Easy enough, right?
Now we remove the mint from the simple syrup and pour into a blender with the strawberries and some corn syrup, which helps keep the mixture smooth once frozen. We give our blender a whirl and puree. If you have a small blender, you might need to blend the strawberries in two batches, but a big blender should be able to hold all the strawberries and simple syrup at once.
And just like that, we're ready to chill our strawberry mixture. This step is important to make sure the sorbet properly sets in the ice cream maker, so don't skip this.
I like to chill the mixture overnight to make sure it's plenty cold. Plus, I love that this allows me to make the sorbet ahead of time for easy entertaining. If you don't have enough time to wait overnight, I recommend first placing the strawberries in an ice bath and then transferring to the refrigerator for at least four hours.
After our strawberry puree chills, we're ready to churn. I especially love my Cuisinart ice cream maker and definitely recommend the brand if you're in need of one. The unit is easy to use and makes delicious frozen desserts with the perfect creamy texture. I'm a huge fan and think you will be too.
Of course, for that mojito kick, we need to add a little white rum. We take care of this step during the churning process, but we need to add the liquor at the end. Otherwise, the mixture will have a hard time setting.
Now we pour the sorbet mixture into an airtight container and store it in the freezer for a few hours to allow it to firm up. At this point, the sorbet will have a soft ice cream-like texture but don't worry. Freezing the sorbet takes care of it.
Once the freezer works its magic, we're ready to scoop and serve. If you'd like to get fancy, I recommend serving this strawberry mojito sorbet with a fresh mint sprig and more lime zest. Grab a spoon and enjoy this perfect summer dessert.
Perfect Pairing
With the delicate mint flavor, we want to keep our pairings light. Rather than a straight beer, I like pairing this strawberry mojito sorbet with a lemon shandy, which is a mix of half beer and half lemonade. Some breweries offer premade shandies, but I prefer to make my own with a homemade lemonade or high-quality store-bought lemonade. That said, if you have a premade shandy you enjoy, feel free to use that.
For a wine, I recommend a sparkling rosé. Those effervescent bubbles will keep your palate refreshed, letting the mint shine, and that fruity profile is a natural match for the sweet strawberries.
If you're in need of a refreshing summer dessert, I hope you try this strawberry mojito sorbet. Please let me know how you enjoyed this strawberry mojito sorbet recipe in the comment section and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter. You can also catch me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
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Strawberry Mojito Sorbet
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart 1x
Description
Made with fresh strawberries, mint and a splash of rum, this slowly churned strawberry mojito sorbet boasts an ultra creamy, velvety texture. Plus, this sorbet recipe only requires a few ingredients, and it couldn't be easier to make. If you're looking for one refreshing summer dessert, you can't go wrong with this strawberry mojito sorbet recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
3-4 fresh mint sprigs
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 pounds strawberries
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons white rum
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together the water, white sugar, mint sprigs and lime zest. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes. After it steeps, remove the mint sprigs and stir in the lime juice.
- As the simple syrup steeps, slice off the tops of the strawberries and cut in half. Place the prepared strawberries in a blender. Pour in the simple syrup and add corn syrup. Blend until smooth. If your blender is on the small side, you might need to do this in two batches, but a large blender should be able to handle it all at once. Cover and store in the refrigerator for several hours until cold, preferably overnight.
- Pour the strawberry puree into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions. In the last minute or two of churning, add the white rum.
- Pour the churned strawberry puree into an airtight container and store in the freezer for several hours. Scoop and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you have issues with corn syrup, you can always leave it out, but it makes for a creamier sorbet and keeps it from getting too icy.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: strawberry sorbet, mojito sorbet, strawberry mojito sorbet, boozy sorbet
This looks so refreshing and perfect for the summer!
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Thanks, Anne! It's the perfect summer treat.
I can almost taste this sorbet in my mouth right now, delicious! Perfect way to beat the summer heat, thanks for this wonderful recipe.
You're welcome! ?
Delicious and refreshing - an ideal way to end any meal! And a gorgeous colour 🙂
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Thanks so much, Alex!
I love sorbet. I have a batch of blackberry lime freezing now. But, I have a question about the corn syrup. I have never added it to mine. Does it change the texture?
Hi, Sara! The corn syrup helps it from getting icy, so it adds a bit of creaminess, but I've also had sorbets without it that are still delicious. I just like to add the corn syrup to make sure it doesn't get icy.
A perfect dessert to welcome and celebrate strawberry season and sunshine! Looks so refreshing and gorgeous, perfect for a garden party.
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Totally agree!
I love , love sorbets for the very reasons you've listed. They are those perfect vegan dessert options that are so rare to find. Everything else seems to have dairy in some form or the other. Your strawberry mojito sorbet is so perfect for using up all the strawberries languishing in my fridge!
Oh, for sure! Hope you love it.
This looks like the ideal summery drink for ... well ... anything, really! Could totally whip one of these up right now, then put my feet up and chill! 🙂
★★★★★
That sounds good to me!
Sounds like such a great end of the day treat to unwind and cool off with! This looks refreshing and beautiful!
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Thank you! I'd have to agree. ?
This would have been so perfect today! It was so incredibly hot, we needed a cooking treat! I love strawberry anything and mojitos are one of my favorite cocktails. This is a nice treat for the moms while the kids have their popsicles!
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I'm a little jealous -- I'm still waiting for it to get truly hot here. Hopefully soon enough!
Wowie never made sorbet before and this mojito flavor sounds divine! And perfect for summer! Thanks so much for sharing :).
You're welcome! Hope you give it a try.
What a great flavor combination! We're visiting friends in Georgia this weekend and fresh strawberries are EVERYWHERE - I'm going to suggest that we make this tonight to have at their BBQ tomorrow!
I hope y'all loved it!
My mouth is literally watering. My family would love this. Perfect for this summer!
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And I hope they do!
This is going to be a perfect addition to my mocktails this summer. I cannot tolerate alcohol but everything else sounds so yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
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It will definitely still be plenty delicious without the rum. Enjoy!
This sorbet sounds like the perfect summer dessert! Love how refreshing strawberries and mint are together! I can see myself enjoying this all summer long!
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It really is! I hope you love it.