Cava Sorbet Spanish Recipes

CAVA SORBET, SPANISH

Steps:

• Allow the tub of sorbet to soften.
• In a large bowl, beat the sorbet, lemon juice and cava (sparkling wine) until creamy.
• Either serve straight away as a drink, or pour into dessert bowls and freeze.

SORBETE DE LA RIOJA (LA RIOJA WINE SORBET)

Steps:

• Put the sugar in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick and a scant cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely and the syrup is clear. Remove the cinnamon stick and let the syrup cool. Mix together the sugar syrup, red wine and orange zest. Beat the egg white until soft peaks form, and then fold into the red wine mixture. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl and place in the freezer for 3 hours. Break up the ice crystals occasionally by whisking with a balloon whisk. Before serving, the sorbet should be whisked again, then divided between chilled glassed. Decorate with mint leaves.
• Variation: The sorbet can also be served in tall glasses, which are then topped up with chilled Spanish sparkling wine (Cava).

CAVA, STRAWBERRY AND ORANGE SORBET

Steps:

• Stir sugar and water in small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Transfer to large bowl. Puree strawberries in processor. Add to syrup. Mix in orange juice and cava. Refrigerate strawberry mixture until well chilled.
• Process strawberry mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to covered container and freeze until ready to serve. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead.)
• Scoop sorbet into glasses. Top with fresh berries and serve.