Melon-Mint Sorbet

Published June 11, 2025

Melon-Mint Sorbet
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.
Total Time
12½ hours
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes, plus freezing time
Rating
5(6)
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This simple, generous sorbet comes together in a food processor and releases a blast of mint that’s evident in every spoonful. But best of all, it invites any kind of ripe summer melon, even watermelon. The texture is rougher than a true sorbet, somewhere between granita and shave ice. It’s plenty good as is, but to gild the lily, add a bit of raspberry syrup and a few festive berries.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 4cups cubed melon (honeydew, cantaloupe or other melon work well)
  • ½ cup agave syrup
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3tablespoons lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon zest
  • For the Sauce (optional)

    • ½ cup sugar, for sauce
    • 6ounces raspberries, for sauce
    • 6ounces raspberries, for garnish
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

145 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 30 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 34 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put melon cubes, agave syrup, mint, salt, lime juice and zest in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Purée well and transfer to the canister of an ice cream machine. Churn until firm, then transfer to a container with lid and store in freezer, preferably overnight.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, make raspberry sauce, if using: Put sugar and 6 ounces raspberries in a small saucepan. Add 1 cup water, simmer over medium-high, for 10 minutes. Place a fine-meshed strainer over a bowl and pour in raspberry mixture. Press firmly on raspberries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pressed fruit remains. Let cool completely.

  3. Step 3

    To serve, place scoops of sorbet in serving bowls. Spoon over raspberry sauce and garnish each bowl with a few whole berries.

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Comments

Almost any fruit can be pureed as a granita -- but I always add some alcohol, would use Midori - Italian melon flavored here to inhibit freezing. One can also partially freeze then beat it up!. Have not made this recipe; did something with strawberries the other day -- and Midori.

can this be made without an ice cream machine?

I don't have an ice cream machine, but imagine that this melon-mint mix would make lovely popsicles (perhaps adding a shot of tequila to the mix for funzies). Now I just need to remember where I stored my popsicle molds at the end of last summer...

Made according to recipe, it was a bit sweet for us so we would reduce agave next time. Did not make raspberry sauce but topped with fresh raspberries, delicious!

I don't have an ice cream machine, but imagine that this melon-mint mix would make lovely popsicles (perhaps adding a shot of tequila to the mix for funzies). Now I just need to remember where I stored my popsicle molds at the end of last summer...

can this be made without an ice cream machine?

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