Lemon Granita

LEMON VERBENA SORBET

Yield: Makes about 1 pint

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

Juice and zest from 2 fresh lemons

2 sprigs mint, lemon verbena or lemon thyme

¼ cup gin, optional

• Combine the water, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and herbs in a saucepan, boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

• Remove from the heat and let it cool. Strain. Stir in gin, if using.

• Freeze in an ice cream machine according to manufactures instructions.