Summertime Strawberry Sorbet/Daiquiri

While it might not seem like it right now, the heat and humidity of summer will soon be unavoidable. This easy-to-make sorbet combines the refreshing flavors of strawberries and limes. You can also mix in rum (as much as possible, of course) if you're wanting to impress someone with strawberry daiquiris. This recipe could not be easier--but be aware that there is a little bit of overnight preparation involved.

(This recipe is based on one I originally found here--see how amazing the finished product looks!)

You will need:

1 lb of strawberries

lots of water

the same amount of sugar as water

lime juice

Preparation:

Rinse strawberries, remove stems, and slice. Store them in a 1 gallon Ziploc bag, and store in the freezer overnight.

Boil equal parts water and sugar in a pot on the stove top, mixing in lime juice to taste. This creates a simple syrup*, which will have roughly the consistency of maple syrup and a sweet, citrus-y taste when it's ready. For this recipe, you need about 3/4 cups of syrup.

Let the syrup cool.

Put the strawberries into a blender, and use the pulse button to chop them up. Gradually add the syrup, scraping the sides of the blender so everything gets mixed in there.

Serve immediately to your lady friends, bros, or esteemed family members, or store in a low-sided container and freeze.

*Simple syrup is also great to have around if you tryin to be a fancy bartender, just keep that in mind.