Garlic Mojito Sorbet with Spicy Honey Garlic Brittle

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   For the Garlic Mojito Sorbet: In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and garlic.

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   Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, until sugar is dissolved, but not at all colored.

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   Remove from the heat, strain, reserving garlic, and cool completely.

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   Mash the reserved garlic in a mortar and pestle and set aside.

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   In a blender, combine the cooled sugar water, lime, mint, and rum.

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   Blend until well combined.

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   Add the soda water and place in an ice cream machine.

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   Process according to manufacturer's instructions.

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   For the Brittle: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper.

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    Combine the water and sugar in a large nonstick heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.

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    Stir to dissolve the sugar, 4 to 5 minutes.

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    Add the corn syrup, honey, and salt, and stir constantly and slowly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 2 minutes.

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    Continue stirring until the mixture reaches 290 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

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    Remove the pan from the heat.

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    Add the butter, reserved garlic puree, and baking soda and stir until the butter is completely melted, about 1 minute.

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    Pour the mixture onto the baking sheets, being careful as it is very hot, and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.

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    Let cool completely.

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    Break the brittle into shards.

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    Scoop the sorbet into decorative glasses.

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    Place a shard of brittle in the sorbet and garnish with mint sprigs and/or lime.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.