Grapefruit, Lime, and Tequila (Paloma) Sorbet Recipe

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Photograph: Max Falkowitz

Tart and sweet with a tequila kick: the classic Mexican cocktail in sorbet form.

Recipe Details

Grapefruit, Lime, and Tequila (Paloma) Sorbet Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 60 mins
Churning/Freezing Time 7 hrs 30 mins
Total 7 hrs 35 mins
Makes 1 quart
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup strained grapefruit juice from 4 large grapefruit

  • 1/2 cup fresh juice and 2 teaspoons grated zest from 6 to 8 whole limes

  • 1 cup light (clear) corn syrup

  • 5 tablespoons reposado or blanco tequila

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chile flakes (such as aleppo)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Chill mixture in refrigerator until very cold, about 3 hours, then strain into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Chill in freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.

Special equipment

Ice cream maker

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1533 Calories
1g Fat
373g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories 1533
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1164mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 373g 136%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 314g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 248mg 1,239%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 1057mg 22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)