Blackberry and Vodka Sorbet With Mixed Berries

Submitted by Yogachef

"From the Bathers' Pavillion in Balmoral, Australia. If you can't find superfine sugar, place granulated sugar in your food processor for around a minute."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 5 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup superfine sugar, divided
• 2⁄3 cup lime juice, divided
• 1⁄4 cup vodka
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Chambord raspberry liquor (or any raspberry-flavored liqueur)
• 3 cups strawberries, halved
• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1⁄3 cup vodka

directions

1. Place blackberries into blender, and process until smooth.
2. Press the puree through a sieve or strainer into a medium-sized bowl, discarding seeds.
3. Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup of vodka, the lemon juice and liqueur to the blackberry puree, stirring well.
4. Pour mixture into ice cream freezer, and freeze according to the manufacturer instructions. When complete, spoon sorbet into freezer-safe container; cover and freeze until firm.
5. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup lime juice, strawberries, blueberries, and 1/3 cup of vodka in a large bowl, stirring gently. Let stand 2 hours.
6. Spoon 3/4 cup of strawberry mix into dessert glasses and top with 1/2 cup of sorbet.

Reviews

[Samantha in Ut]

Super easy and really good. I am looking forward to using it this summer at BBQ's. I would use less sugar next time since my berries were really sweet. I served over slightly frozen blueberries and strawberries. I would like to try this with flavored vodka as well.