Granites, Marquises, Punchs and Spooms

The Sorbets and those other preparations which are derived from them are very light ices, barely frozen, and which are served after the Entrée at a formal dinner.

Their role is that of refreshing the palate and to prepare the stomach for the roast course which will be served following the Sorbet.

In fact a Sorbet is both an aperitif and an aid to digestion.