Fresh Mint Sorbet

Mint is a fantastic herb whether you find it in the wild or grow it yourself.  Since we have a lovely crop of it growing our our little garden nook, we thought we would show you one of our favourite ways to enjoy it.

Fun Fact: Mint aids digestion, so a cup of mint tea may help if you have an upset tummy.

1 cup fresh mint leaves,
3 cups water
1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
lime or lemon juice

1. Add mint leaves and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  
2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.  Return to heat and simmer another 5 minutes.  
3. Use a hand blender (or cool and add to a standard blender).  Strain out the mint bits if you prefer.
4. Add lime or lemon juice, and pour into a freezer safe container.
5. Stir after a few hours, and enjoy as a slushy mixture.  Or as we often do, leave it in the freezer and simply chip out portions when you are inclined.  Just make sure to use a very strong utensil to do so!
6. Earn extra flair points by garnishing with a mint leaf!