The most refreshing treat of summer is just a few ingredients away.

　　

Ingredients

1 quart

　　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)

　　

Special Equipment

Ice cream maker

　　

Step 1

Combine the sugar, lemon zest, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the mixture from the heat, pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool completely. Add the Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lemon juice and stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

　　

Step 2

Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.

　　

Step 3

Serve the ice in paper cups or small bowls.

　　From Bianco: Creative Ideas to Reinvent Your Baking, © 2017 by Chris Bianco. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins.Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.