Easy Classic Watermelon Basil Sorbet – Refreshing Homemade Summer Dessert
Classic Watermelon Basil Sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert made with fresh watermelon juice, basil infusion, lime, and a silky sorbet base.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Total Time: 10 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the watermelon-basil syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup watermelon juice
- 1 cup fresh basil (packed)
- 1 tbsp honey
- For the sorbet base
- 6 cups watermelon juice (strained)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp raspberry liqueur
- 1 tbsp vodka
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
Instructions
- Blend watermelon and strain to get 6 cups juice.
- Heat 3/4 cup juice with sugar and honey until dissolved.
- Infuse with basil for 15 minutes, then strain.
- Mix syrup with remaining juice, lime juice, liqueur, vodka, and salt.
- Chill 4–24 hours.
- Stir in minced basil.
- Churn in ice cream maker for 15–20 minutes.
- Freeze 2–3 hours until firm.
Notes
- Vodka helps keep texture smooth and scoopable.
- Add fresh basil at the end to preserve color.
- Long chilling improves flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550