Description
A refreshing and boozy sorbet that blends sweet blackberries, aromatic basil, and the botanical kick of gin with a splash of tonic. This adult-friendly frozen treat is perfect for summer parties or a sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup tonic water
- 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon gin
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until berries burst and mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and basil. Let cool completely.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Stir in gin and tonic water, then pour into a shallow container.
- Freeze for 3–4 hours, stirring every 30–45 minutes to break up ice crystals, or churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
- Scoop and serve garnished with extra basil or fresh blackberries.
Notes
- Adjust the gin amount to your taste or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use lemon instead of lime for a twist.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to speed up the freezing process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blackberry gin sorbet, basil tonic dessert, boozy frozen treat, summer sorbet, adult sorbet scoop