This cool vegan Cucumber Mint Sorbet is light and refreshing. Perfect for a hot Summer day!
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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 couldn't 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.
Vegan Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Dressing, Cucumber Dill Dip, Cucumber Mint Sorbet... I think this is turning into a Forrest Gump movie.
This vegan sorbet is light and refreshing. It also makes a great cocktail if you let it melt down a little bit. Add a splash of vodka and you have a slushie.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is light and refreshing.
- It's simple and easy to make.
- You don't need an ice cream maker!
🧾 Ingredients
- Cucumber: I prefer English cucumbers because they're less bitter and have fewer seeds than American cucumbers.
- Mint: I used fresh mint leaves.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness. Used to make a simple syrup.
- Water
- Lime juice and lime zest: Add a bright tangy flavor.
- Vodka: Helps to get a softer, smoother consistency.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Pour sugar and water into a saucepan.
Step 2: Heat on the stovetop until sugar is dissolved.
Step 3: Peel cucumbers. Deseed if you aren't using English cucumbers. Put all ingredients in a food processor.
Step 4: Blend in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Freeze. Once frozen, blend again in a food processor to get a soft texture.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Sorbet is made with fruit and sugar. For this cucumber mint sorbet recipe, I used cucumber, fresh mint, lime juice and zest, simple syrup, and vodka.
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I originally posted this recipe on August 5, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Cucumber Mint Sorbet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers (approx. 4 cups chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons vodka - to inhibit freezing and to add a softer texture
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers. Deseed if you aren't using English cucumbers.
- Place sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, or a few minutes.
- 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.
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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.
Christine | Vermilion Roots says
Cucumber, mint and lime is a divine combination. So refreshing.
Ashleigh says
Cucumber sorbet?! Sounds amazing and fresh! Thanks for sharing!
The Southern Thing says
This sounds so good and refreshing!
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!
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!