This cool vegan Cucumber Mint Sorbet is light and refreshing. Perfect for a hot Summer day!
Let's just get this straight right off the bat. I am a chocolate lover. It is my go-to dessert. I love rich, dark chocolate - the darker the better in most cases.
I really could care less about all the other desserts out there unless I am struck over the head and forced to eat it. Just kidding. Well, sort of.
So, I must have been struck over the head recently because here we have a Cucumber Mint Sorbet. What!
How did that get here? Oh, I remember now, it was because I went to Market on the Move, where they give you up to 60 lbs. of produce for a measly $10 donation. I happened to walk away with 70 or so cucumbers.
So I was off to the races creating cucumber recipes.
Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Dressing, Raw Cucumber Dill Soup, Cucumber Mint Sorbet... I think this is turning into a Forrest Gump movie.
This Cucumber Mint Sorbet is light and refreshing. If you don't have an ice cream maker, like me (I mean, do I really need another gadget in my small kitchen?), then this recipe is for you.
I don't even own an ice cream scoop. Can you tell from the photograph? I hope not, I tried really hard to make it look like I scooped it with a proper scoop. I used my hands to mold the sorbet and everything. They were freezing. Okay, so maybe you can tell by the bottom photo. It isn't as scoop worthy as the top photo.
However you scoop it, you will love this sorbet. By adding vodka, you get a softer, smoother consistency and it is less icy.
Cucumber Mint Sorbet
This Cucumber Mint Sorbet is the perfect Summer treat!
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Cucumber Mint Sorbet
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers (approx. 3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 5 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - I used 2 key limes
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons vodka - to inhibit freezing and to add a softer texture
Instructions
- Peel and deseed cucumbers. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Freeze.
- Once frozen, blend again in food processor and refreeze. This will give a nice, soft texture.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Tirralan Watkins (Tinseltown Mom) says
What a great, healthier dessert. That's an interesting concept with the Vodka twist.
Willow Moon says
Isn't it? I read that it makes a smoother consistency, and I found it really does help!
Brittany says
This sounds like a very refreshing dessert! I have never had cucumber in a sorbet, but I bet is tastes great with the mint and lime!
Willow Moon says
I wasn't sure if I would like it myself, but it is sweet, refreshing, and light. I love it!
The Southern Thing says
This sounds so good and refreshing!
Ashleigh says
Cucumber sorbet?! Sounds amazing and fresh! Thanks for sharing!
Christine | Vermilion Roots says
Cucumber, mint and lime is a divine combination. So refreshing.
karolinakornell says
I'm a chocolate lover too!:) This sounds really refreshing and a perfect dessert after a heavier meal!
Willow Moon says
That's a good point, since it is light it would work well after a heavy meal.