Lemon Ice

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier
• 1 1/3 cups fresh lemon juice (8 or 9 lemons)
• Ice cream maker

Steps

1. Put the sugar, lemon zest, and water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Take off the heat, pour into a large bowl, and leave until completely cool. Stir in the Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lemon juice until thoroughly mixed, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until well chilled.
2. Follow the ice cream maker manufacturer’s instructions to churn the mixture. Put it in an airtight container and freeze for at least 1 hour, until firm.
3. Offer the lemon ice in paper cups or small bowls.