Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                cup  lime juice -- (5-6 limes),
                        -- strained
  1                cup  water
  1                cup  sugar syrup -- (recipe follows)
  12                    fresh basil leaves -- chopped finely
                        sugar syrup
  2             pounds  superfine sugar
  4               cups  water

Preparation:

SORBET Pour lime juice, water, and sugar syrup into ice cream cannister. Add chopped basil leaves. Freeze according to ice cream maker manufacturers directions. SUGAR SYRUP In a large saucepan bring sugar and water to a gentle boil. Reduce heat until bubbles break surface. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or storing. Sugar syrup is quickly made. When cooled, the syrup can be refrigerated in a covered glass or plastic container for 2-3 weeks. This amount is sufficient for at least 4 recipes.

Nutritional Information:

54 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 7mg Sodium