Italian Lemon Ice

Name: Italian Lemon Ice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 0.75 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 12 leaves fresh mint, or as needed; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1 fluid ounce raspberry-flavored liqueur (such as Chambord®)

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As kids, my grandmother always made this Italian lemon ice on hot summer days. We loved it, and now my kids love it, too. The adult version is tasty, too!

Submitted by tcasa

Updated on November 5, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

5 cups water
⅔ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 leaves fresh mint, or as needed
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 fluid ounce raspberry-flavored liqueur (such as Chambord) (Optional)

Directions

Whisk water, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk and boil for 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then whisk in lemon juice.
Transfer lemon mixture to an 8x8-inch pan; freeze 1 1/2 hours.
Remove pan from freezer; stir with a fork to break up ice. Freeze 3 hours more. Scrape and mix ice into shavings with a fork.
Serve in chilled glasses; garnish with mint and lemon wedges. Top with raspberry-flavored liqueur.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute orange zest and juice for lemon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

115	Calories
0g	Fat
29g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 29mg	33%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 69mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Italian Lemon Ice

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