Gin and Tonic Sorbet Shooters

Gin and Tonic

Juniper berries have long been used to give Mediterranean food a distance aromatic flavor in cooking meats, sausage and slow simmered stews.

Remembering also, that juniper berries are what also give gin the distinct flavor. To intensify the flavor of the juniper berries I have allowed them to steep in gin, using the alcohol to extract a stronger tincture and flavor of the berry.

Since we are limited to the amount of liquor we can use in these delightful sorbets, since a higher alcohol content will prevent the sorbet from freezing, the extra juniper flavor intensifies the subtle gin presence in the fun frozen shooters.

Sorbet Shooters

These little treats can be made with or without an ice cream machine. Simply freeze the mixture until it is firm enough to scoop into little ball-shapes, placed in mini-cups and kept in the freezer until ready to ‘throw back’!

Gin, Juniper berries, lime and mint for refreshing sorbet shooters.

Gin and Tonic Sorbet Shooters

Recipe by rdaumitCourse: Cocktails, Ice CreamCuisine: CocktailDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Refreshing gin and tonic, lime, juniper berry and mint sorbet shooters.

Ingredients

Juniper berries – 1 tbsp, crushed
Lime – 3, juice and zest
Mint – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Gin – 1/4 cup
Tonic – 12 oz bottle

Directions

Place the juniper berries and mint in a container with the gin, covered. Let it set an hour, or over night.
Place the sugar and lime juice in a sauce pan and bring to a boil for about a minute. Remove from the stove, add tonic water, and strain the gin into the mixture. Chill.
Pour into an ice cream maker, or a shallow freezable dish/pan. When sorbet is firm enough to scoop with a small spoon or melon baller, scoop little balls into mini baking paper cups (holds about 1 ½ tablespoons each).
Work quickly, placing the cups onto a dish/pan that has been chilled. Store in closed container in freezer. Serve with a tiny wedge of lime or mint.

Gin and Tonic Sorbet Shooters

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rdaumit

I am all about the gratification of the senses, and so I have become passionate about capturing the stimuli for my senses through videography and photography. Food provides some of the most alluring subject matter to capture on film, and videography does what a still shot can not do: capture sound. When you hear something sizzling, or pouring, your taste buds and sense of smell are already engaged.

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