Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 4 ounces whiskey, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice, cold

Instruction

  • Bring the water, sugar, lemon zest, and half the whiskey to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn the stove to low, and allow the syrup to simmer five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove the syrup from heat, add the mint, and stir. Let the mixture rest until it cools to room temperature. Then put it in the refrigerator and allow it to cool for 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the solids. Press down firmly on the solids to get all the juices out.
  • Add the lemon juice and the remaining whiskey, stir, and process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.