This Champagne Grapefruit Sorbet is a wonderful not-too-sweet sorbet that derives its “kick” from the champagne and the tangy-sweet citrus flavor from the pink grapefruit. The champagne and the grapefruit just naturally seem to complement each other. This is a sorbet recipe that you will again over and over!
Light and refreshing to the palate, this Champagne Grapefruit Sorbet is the perfect delicious elegant finale to any meal.
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- 3 cups Champagne (good quality)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup pink grafefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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Pop cork from champagne bottle 1 to 2 hours before using. Slowly pour the champagne, allowing for foaming, into a 2-quart container; set aside.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until mixture comes just to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand approximately 10 minutes or until cool.
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To the champagne, add sugar syrup, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice (do not strain pulp from juices); stir until thoroughly blended.
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Ice Cream Maker - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, process according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Freezer Method - Pour into container, cover, and place mixture in the freezer. When it is semi-solid, mash it up with a fork and refreeze again. When frozen, place in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Cover and refreeze until serving time.
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Can be prepared 3 days in advance. Cover and keep frozen.
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Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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Source: This recipe is from The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.