Flavor #8 - Lime Basil Sorbet

I know, not exactly the first thing you would order when heading off to your local farm stand. I had some extra limes left over from Cinco De Mayo and some basil left over from the Mother's Day brunch I made last week. I was looking for a lime sorbet recipe and came across this one from Jamie Oliver, who has some interesting takes on food even though he can't pronounce the word filet. Anyway, I figured it was worth a shot even though the flavor combo seemed completely out of left field.

Yes, I could have gone with a straight lime sorbet, but the results have had me going back for more. On the first taste, you'll catch the bitter of the basil followed quickly by the sweet/tart flavor of the lime. It is a surprising flavor combination that may not be for everyone, but I like it. This was a small batch.

1 Cup Sugar & 3/4 cup of water in a Simple Syrup

1 Cup of Lime Juice or Six Limes

1/2 Cup of Basil

Jamie Oliver's recipe called for a full cup of loose basil off the stem. I found this to be a little overpowering so I reduced it to 1/2 cup. Take the basil and pulverize it. From there, put the basil in a strainer and filer the lime juice through at least twice. I am still surprised I liked this.  As for the name of this flavor, I am strongly considering going with the name Basil Fawlty.

Enjoy!