A bright, creamy dairy-free mango sorbet made with ripe mangoes, a touch of lime, and a pinch of salt for balance. Scoopable, refreshing, and perfect for warm days.
Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar fully dissolves and the syrup looks clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Blend: Add diced mango, cooled syrup, lime juice, salt, and vodka (if using) to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and velvety.
Adjust: Taste and add a bit more lime juice or a pinch of salt if needed to brighten the flavor.
Chill base: Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate until cold, about 1 to 2 hours (faster if your ingredients were very cold).
Churn: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and softly frozen, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Freeze to set: Scrape into a lidded container and freeze until firm enough to scoop, 2 to 4 hours. Scoop and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
No-churn option: Pour blended mixture into a shallow pan and freeze, scraping with a fork every 30 to 45 minutes until smooth and icy, 3 to 4 hours. For sweeter or tarter fruit, adjust sugar and lime to taste. Store tightly covered up to 2 weeks.