Refreshing Lime Sherbet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
1 cup sugar
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, stir the first 6 ingredients together until well blended.
Pour mixture into the freezer container of a 4-quart ice cream maker; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
Garnish each serving with fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lime wedges, or lime rind strips.
Refreshing Lemon Sherbet: substitute lemon rind for lime rind and fresh lemon juice for the lime juice; proceed as directed; garnish with mint sprig, thinly sliced lemon wedges, or lemon rind strips.