Nieve de Limon Oaxaqueno

1. 1

   Zest the limes, making sure you get only the green part, and mix half of it with 3 cups of the water.

2. 2

   Refrigerate for 1 hour to extract the flavor.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine the remaining 3/4 cup water, the sugar, and the remaining zest and bring to a soft boil over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Continue cooking for a couple of minutes so that it thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat, let cool, and then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

6. 6

   Put a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl and strain the lime-flavored water.

7. 7

   Add the syrup and the lime juice to the bowl and stir gently.

8. 8

   Chill over an ice bath, stirring, until cool.

9. 9

   Refrigerate, covered, until completely cool, about 2 hours, and freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.