Prosecco with limoncello sorbet

Prep
15m
Cook
10m
serves
6
Lychee champagne cocktail
Lychee champagne cocktail
Lychee champagne cocktail
This sparkling cocktail dessert is a showstopper for parties.

Ingredients (7)

  • Peel of 1 lemon, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
  • 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (250ml) sparkling mineral water
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) limoncello
  • 1 eggwhite, lightly beaten
  • Prosecco or other sparkling white wine, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Combine lemon peel, sugar and 2 cups (500ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • 2.
    Combine syrup with lemon juice, mineral water and limoncello. Fold eggwhite through to make sorbet smooth and easy to scoop.
  • 3.
    Pour mixture into a shallow container and freeze until frozen at the edges. Remove from the freezer and beat with electric beaters. Pour back into container and re-freeze. Repeat 2 or 3 times. (Or use an ice-cream machine following manufacturer's directions).
  • 4.
    To serve, place a scoop of sorbet in each of 6 Champagne flutes, pour wine over top and gently aerate with a milk frother. It will separate in minutes, so show off a little and aerate at the table.
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