Spiked Watermelon Sorbet
June 1, 2009 1:44 PM

I bought a watermelon on Memorial day. We hung out on the warm, sunny, patio and ate a few slices while waiting for grilling time.
And then, a cold front came through and the remaining watermelon sat in the refrigerator, forgotten, for nearly a week. I was starting to feel bad for it, so I decided to turn it into sorbet. That way I could put it in the freezer and forget about it there until the weather became watermelon appropriate again.
This watermelon was the perfect sweetness, so I didn't bother adding additional sugar. All it needed was some alcohol to keep it from freezing too hard. I went for the fruity ones that we had sitting around, but the possibilities are endless.
half of a watermelon
2 tbsp peach schnapps
2 tbsp amaretto
Cut the watermelon into chunks and puree in a blender. Strain the puree to get rid of the seeds. Add the liqueurs, then freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, simply pour the mixture in a large shallow dish or container and place in the freezer. After about 45 minutes, give it a good stir. Repeat every half hour or so after that.
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