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Recipes » Desserts » Frozen Margarita Lime Sherbet

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Frozen Margarita Lime Sherbet

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Lime sherbet marries a frozen margarita recipe to make a delicious, cool dessert! Make this easy sherbet recipe to enjoy this summer! via @slingmama

Lime sherbet marries a frozen margarita recipe to make a delicious, cool dessert! Make this easy sherbet recipe to enjoy this summer!

scoops of Margarita Lime Sherbet in a margarita glass with a wedge of lime

What would summer be without delicious frozen desserts to keep us cool during the hottest days of the year?

ADULT & KID FRIENDLY FROZEN DESSERTS

I like to have an assortment of kid-friendly favorites on hand, like Dr. Pepper Float popsicles, Banana Split Ice Cream Pie Jars, and of course good old fashioned popsicle rockets (bomb pops) for the 4th of July.

But the adults deserve something special, too – in other words, boozy!

Some of our most popular boozy recipes for summer are Boozy Horchata Slushies, Camping Margaritas, and Peachtini Cocktails.

But until now, we didn’t have any ice cream or sherbet recipes with booze in them.
So, using a frozen margarita recipe for inspiration, I created this boozy lime sherbet recipe!

frozen margarita lime sherbet in a margarita glass

Frozen margarita recipe ingredients

Adding a bit of milk to the ingredients for a frozen margarita recipe is all you need in order to create this lime sherbet recipe!

Margarita Lime Sherbet ingredients
  • fresh limes – The type of limes you use doesn’t really matter, as long as you can get fresh juice from them.
  • sugar – Granulated white sugar is going to give you the best results. You can try using a cup for cup sugar substitute like monkfruit or Erythritol, but they may not freeze well. You will need to experiment.
  • tequila – You will only use 1/4 cup of tequila to make the sherbet, but without it, you won’t have the classic frozen margarita flavor. If you decide to leave out the tequila, replace it with an equal amount of milk.
  • milk or non-dairy milk of choice – almond, rice, 2%, etc.
  • salt – You will want to use fine grain salt to make the lime sherbet and coarse kosher salt to rim the serving glasses.
  • optional garnishes – additional limes, coarse kosher salt, coarse sugar for garnish
titled image (and shown): Frozen Margarita Lime Sherbet (photo shows it being scooped)

DO I NEED AN ICE CREAM MACHINE TO MAKE SHERBET?

I own a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, and honestly, I have not tried making this sherbet recipe without an ice cream maker.

That being said, I am pretty sure that it can be done. There are plenty of no churn ice cream recipes, so it’s possible that no churn lime sherbet is a thing, too.

So, if you decide to try making this recipe without an ice cream maker, please let me know how it turns out for you!

If you have a different type of ice cream machine, just adjust the recipe to fit your particular machine.

How to make sherbet

The complete recipe is at the bottom of this post, but here are the basic steps involved.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to place your ice cream machine’s container in the freezer for at least 4 hours before churning. Also, allow enough time to let it set up in the freezer after it’s churned.

1 – MAKE THE MARGARITA LIME SHERBET BASE

For the best results when churning, it’s important that the churning bowl, mixing paddle, and the sherbet base all be as cold as possible.

So, if possible, make the mixture the night before you plan to churn the lime sherbet and refrigerate it overnight.

Because it needs at least 4 hours to freeze, it’s also a good idea to place the bowl in the freezer the night before.

adding ice cream mixture to an ice cream machine

2. CHURN

Assemble your ice cream machine and pour the base into the frozen bowl. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

After about 20 minutes the sherbet will have the consistency of soft serve ice cream. At this point, you can stop the machine.

churning lime sherbet in ice cream maker

3. FREEZE UNTIL SET

Transfer the frozen margarita lime sherbet to the container you plan to store it in. I like to use a metal loaf pan. Not only does the metal help to keep the sherbet cold, but the shape also makes for easy scooping.

scooping homemade sherbet from a metal loaf pan

Tools needed to make the lime sherbet recipe

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Freezer Safe Container

If you like the flavor of a classic margarita, be sure to check out my other margarita recipes, too.

You will love the flavor in Margarita Cupcakes and Margarita Lime Chicken Wings!

dish of homemade frozen margarita lime sherbet

This recipe will yield 1 quart of lime sherbet.

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frozen margarita lime sherbet in a margarita glass

Frozen Margarita Lime Sherbet

Yield: 1 quart
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Freezing Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes

Lime sherbet marries a frozen margarita recipe to make a delicious, cool dessert! Make this easy sherbet recipe to enjoy this summer!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp lime zest (2 limes)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water (just use the hottest water from your tap)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice (4 limes)
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 3/4 cup milk of choice (soy, almond, rice, 2%, etc)
  • dash of salt
  • additional limes, coarse kosher salt, coarse sugar for garnish (opt)

Instructions

  1. **Plan ahead! You will need about 4 hours to freeze the bowl and 4 hours for sherbet to set up in the freezer.**
  2. Place ice cream maker bowl in freezer to freeze for several hours.
  3. In a large bowl with a pour spout, add zest, sugar, and lime juice. Add hot water and stir well to dissolve sugar. Add tequila, milk, dash of salt and stir well.
  4. Assemble ice cream maker, turn on, and pour in liquid. Let mix for about 20 minutes or until it resembles soft ice cream. Pour into freezer safe dish and freeze for several hours or overnight.

Notes

**Plan ahead! You will need about 4 hours to freeze the bowl and 4 hours for sherbet to set up in the freezer.**

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 1gSugar: 39gProtein: 4g

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© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: frozen treats

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collage of Margarita Lime Sherbet in a margarita glass with a wedge of lime and a picture of ingredients and a picture of a scoop of sherbet

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Comments

  1. Deanna says

    June 15, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    This great I am showcasing this on my Facebook page. You are welcome anytime to post your link and photos to your recipes on it! https://www.facebook.com/SeductionInTheKitchen

    Reply
  2. Dandi D says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Wow, it looks so refreshingly good!

    Reply
  3. Lillea says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:37 am

    This looks lovely, not too boozy like some concoctions.

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      September 16, 2012 at 7:41 am

      It has just a hint of tequila flavor. It gives it just enough to taste like a margarita, but it won’t get ya drunk. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    September 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Holy cow this looks SO GOOD!!! I think I would get wasted, though, because I have ZERO will power/portion control when it comes to yummy frozen treats!

    Reply
  5. Nancy Hilderbrand says

    September 9, 2012 at 11:48 am

    want to try the dish because I can’t eat icecream

    Reply
  6. serena adkins says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    This looks so delicious and now I am getting hungry.

    Reply
  7. tc says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Two words: NOM NOM

    Reply
  8. Carrie says

    September 5, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Oh my goodness. This sounds (and looks!) wonderful!!

    Reply
  9. Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says

    September 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Gorgeous pictures Wendy!! Looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      September 5, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks Shawn!

      Reply
  10. Doreen Musson says

    September 5, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    All I can say is “yum”!

    Reply
  11. heather hrpcha says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:19 am

    have to give this recipe to my boyfriends mom she would love it

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      September 5, 2012 at 11:23 am

      If she like sherbet or margaritas…she will LOVE it! Thanks for spreading the love! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sara Zielinski says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I love sherbert!

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      September 5, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Me too Sara! Lime is my fav…

      Reply
  13. Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:43 am

    This sounds really good! I’ve made a margarita sorbet, but never sherbet – such a fantastic idea!

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:51 am

      Thanks! I almost made a margarita sorbet, but already had the milk out so I stuck to my original plan. LOL! It was so nice meeting you on Saturday! 🙂

      Reply

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