Refreshing Melon Sorbet Float Food

SIMPLE WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes.
• Blend watermelon in a blender or food processor until pureed. Stir pureed watermelon into sugar mixture. Transfer watermelon mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

MANGO & MELON SORBET

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water together in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and place syrup in freezer to cool quickly while you prepare the fruit.
• Puree the mango chunks in a food processor and set aside.
• Puree the melon in the same way.
• Blend mango and melon purees together in a bowl. Stir in chilled sugar syrup, orange zest and juice and place in refrigerator until well chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Pour into a shallow tray and place in the freezer. When the sorbet begins to freeze around the edges, stir well. Continue stirring every hour for 2 or 3 hours, until the mixture has frozen solid.
• Cover, and let the sorbet continue to freeze overnight.
• Let the sorbet stand at room temperature to soften slightly before serving.

MARINATED MELON WITH FRESH LIME-BASIL SORBET

Steps:

• Cut melon into 6 wedges (top to bottom) and cut off rind. Place in large plastic container with lid along with juice and gin. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning over container from time to time to coat all slices. When ready to serve, slice each wedge into 4 to 5 thin slices and arrange as a fan on the plate. Drizzle remaining marinade over slices and garnish with lemon zest and mint. Place a small serving of Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.
• Combine all ingredients, except egg white, into a freezer friendly container and freeze 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from freezer and allow to soften a little. Put chunks of frozen mixture into a food processor and process until all crystals have disappeared and mixture is smooth. Re-pack into container and keep frozen until needed. This will keep for up to 2 months. If you prefer a lighter, less icy sorbet, add 1 egg white during processing.

REFRESHING MELON-SORBET FLOAT

Steps:

• Use a melon baller to scoop small balls of honeydew and cantaloupe.
• Freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm, at least 4 hours. (You can transfer them to a resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 1 month.)
• When ready to serve, place several melon balls in a tall glass with 1 or 2 scoops lemon or coconut sorbet (or one of each).
• Rub a few mint leaves between your fingers and drop in. Top with seltzer or club soda; serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY SORBET

Steps:

• In a saucepan set over moderate heat, combine the sugar and water, bring mixture to a boil, and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until clear. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. In a food processor or blender puree the strawberries with lemon juice, to taste. Add strawberry puree to sugar syrup and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to an ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Or freeze in cube trays.

RASPBERRY AND LEMON SORBET FLOATS

Steps:

• Place 1 scoop lemon sorbet and 1 scoop raspberry sorbet in each of 4 tall glasses. Fill each glass with 3/4 cup ginger ale, and serve immediately.