Grapefruit-Buttermilk Sherbet  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Vodka keeps the sherbet from freezing rock hard, but it's optional. For a delicious garnish, boil julienne strips of grapefruit rind in simple syrup for 30 minutes; drain and toss in sugar. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup water  |  
                                                2 tablespoons finely chopped red grapefruit rind  |  
                                                1 cup sugar  |  
                                                1 cup fresh red grapefruit juice  |  
                                                2 cups whole buttermilk  |  
                                                2 tablespoons vodka  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rind to pan; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain, reserving rind. Combine rind, sugar, and juice in pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; pour into a bowl. Chill for 1 hour. Strain juice mixture, and discard solids. Combine the juice mixture, buttermilk, and vodka in the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.                              | 
                         
                         
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