Name: Mai Tai Sorbet
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup peach-passion fruit nectar; 1/2 cup guava nectar; 6 tablespoons dark rum; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons grenadine; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 fresh pineapple wedges (optional)

One of the best-known and most popular tropical drinks, the mai tai translates perfectly into an irresistible sorbet. For a whimsical presentation, garnish with colorful paper umbrellas and bright orchid flowers or bougainvillea blossoms.

Note:

If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can turn this mixture into a granita — an Italian frozen dessert. Mix 1/2 cup water into sorbet mixture. Freeze in bowl until semifirm, whisking occasionally, about 3 hours. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours or overnight. Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form crystals, scoop crystals into frozen glasses and serve immediately.

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