5.0 from 12 votes
Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink
Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink, a delicious traditional Italian digestive middle of dinner drink. Creamy Lemony and so good.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed) (200 ml)
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water (200 ml)
- 2 large egg whites *
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
- 1/4 cup powdered / icing sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoons vodka (if desired)
- peel of 1 lemon (no white part)
*you could use pasteurized egg whites.
Instructions
- In a small pot boil water and granulated sugar on low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 5 minutes. Add the peel, stir and let cool completely. (the syrup)
- In a large bowl beat egg whites and powdered sugar until stiff, fold in a little at a time the lemon juice, syrup and vodka if using.
- Pour into a plastic or freezer safe bowl and freeze for at least 8 hours, stirring 2-3 times to combine.
- Before serving blend in a blender and serve immediately. Pour any left overs in a bottle, keep in freezer and shake well before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin C
11.8mg
(13%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.