Daiquiri Ice sorbet

This dessert is actually a 'sorbet', i.e., dairy-free ice cream. Its texture is determined by sugar concentration: sugar solution's freezing point is lower than pure water's, so when freezing, it doesn't form a hard ice block but a slushy, scoopable consistency. Citric acid and rum aroma esters provide the distinctive, cocktail-like taste.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan: for boiling syrup.
  • Freezer/Machine: for crystallisation.

Instructions

1

Make syrup from water and sugar: boil until sugar dissolves completely. Cool completely.

Tip: If you added lime while hot, the heat would change the fresh citrus taste ('cook it').
2

Mix the lime juice, zest and rum flavouring into the cold syrup.

Tip: Adjust acidity to taste, but remember: flavours are less intense when frozen, so season boldly!
3

Pour into a flat dish and place in the freezer. Remove every 30 minutes and scrape thoroughly with a fork. Repeat 4-5 times (Granita method).

Tip: Mechanical agitation breaks large ice crystals, resulting in a slushy, not solid ice block.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it go rock hard in the freezer?
You used too little sugar. Sugar acts as 'antifreeze'. If making at home without a machine, add a little glucose syrup or alcohol for softness.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Sugar
  • 500 ml Water
  • 100 ml Fresh Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Rum flavouring/extract
  • 1 pc Lime zest (grated)