Photo by David Loftus
The most refreshing treat of summer is just a few ingredients away.
Recipe information
Yield
1 quart
Ingredients
3
/4 cup sugar
2
tablespoons grated lemon zest
4
cups water
1
teaspoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1
1/3 cups fresh lemon juice (8 or 9 lemons)
Special Equipment
Ice cream maker
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the sugar, lemon zest, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the mixture from the heat, pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool completely. Add the Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lemon juice and stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.
Step 2
Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Serve the ice in paper cups or small bowls.
From Bianco: Creative Ideas to Reinvent Your Baking, © 2017 by Chris Bianco. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins.
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