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Floral Cuban Mojito Sorbet with Fresh Mint and Lime

Name: Floral Cuban Mojito Sorbet with Fresh Mint and Lime
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed; 1/3 cup edible flowers, such as violets or lavender; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4-5 limes); 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest; 1/4 cup light rum; 1/4 cup club soda; 12 mint leaves, for topping; 6 additional edible flowers

This floral sorbet captures the essence of a mojito with a twist, using a hint of edible flowers for a refreshing and elegant finish.

4.9(865 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 20, 2025

Floral Cuban Mojito Sorbet with Fresh Mint and Lime — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 30 min

Cook

4 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sorbet Base

For the Lime Mixture

For the Mojito Infusion

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 166 kcal
Protein: 0.4 g
Carbs: 37.1 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Fiber: 0.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 993 kcal
Protein: 2.4 g
Carbs: 222.8 g
Fat: 0.4 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed	6	0.5	1.5	0	0.5
1/3 cup edible flowers, such as violets or lavender	7	0.5	1.5	0.1	0.5
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4-5 limes)	50	0.9	17	0.2	0.6
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest	2	0.1	1.8	0	0.5
1/4 cup light rum	149	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup club soda	0	0	0	0	0
12 mint leaves, for topping	1	0.1	0.2	0	0
6 additional edible flowers	4	0.3	0.8	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sorbet Base

1
Make Sugar Syrup
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
2
Steep Mint and Flowers
Add mint leaves and edible flowers. Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
3
Strain and Cool
Strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids. Cool to room temperature.

Preparing the Lime Mixture

1
Combine Lime Juice and Zest
Mix the freshly squeezed lime juice with the lime zest in a large bowl.
2
Fold in Sorbet Base Mixture
Slowly incorporate the infusion from the sorbet base into the lime mixture.
Tip: Ensure the mixture is completely cool before adding any alcohol to prevent evaporation.
3
Chill the Mixture
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Placing the mixture in the freezer for a short time can speed up cooling.

How to Make Floral Cuban Mojito Sorbet with Fresh Mint and Lime

Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Churn the Sorbet
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency.
2
Freeze the Sorbet
Transfer the soft sorbet into an airtight container and freeze for at least 3 hours until firm.
3
Prepare the Garnish
Gently rinse mint leaves and edible flowers, then pat dry with paper towels.