Sorbet

Sorbet, sometimes called ice or water ice, consists of sugar or sugar syrup and flavoring, but there are countless variations on this simple theme. First come fruit sorbets, whether of single fruits or a mixture, the taste accented with a liqueur or kirsch. Chopped herbs such as mint, or spices such as cinnamon, may be added to the fruit juice. Thyme, rosemary, and other infused herb sorbets are even more unusual. Recent additions to the repertoire are savory sorbets to serve as refreshing first courses or interludes to clear the palate. Flavors range from avocado to olive, or more adventurous mixtures like mullet roe {tarama) and garlic, or smoked salmon and caviar.