Orange Oregano Sorbet

This is a simple and quick dessert if you have a Donvier sorbet maker, or any small electric ice cream freezer. Make sure everything is well chilled before you begin the freezing process and it will freeze quickly. (For more sorbet recipes, see my book, Fabulous Herb and Flower Sorbets, available on my website: www.Longcreekherbs.com).

3 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons honey or sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 freshly-squeezed lemon
2 tablespoons fresh mild oregano or sweet marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon vodka (optional; adding it makes a smoother, less firm sorbet but it’s not necessary)

Combine all ingredients in blender and process until the leaves are well pulverized. Pour into bowl of ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.