River Cottage

This is one of the lightest and most refreshing desserts there is. Lemon sorbet is sometimes used to restore the palate between courses and this is even better. Interestingly – well, I think it’s interesting – sometimes it comes out pale pink and sometimes pale green – it all seems to depend on the infusion temperature and when you add the lemon juice. Unfortunately I have never quite worked out the details and the colour always comes as a surprise. The best alternative to Watermint is Elderflower, but it also works nicely with Japanese Rose or Spearmint.