Sharbat Batikh

Sharbat Batikh is a light, fragrant watermelon sorbet with bright lime and a delicate hint of rose water. Fresh mint and lime zest sharpen the sweetness, making it an especially cooling dessert for warm days.

Nutrition · per serving

111kcal

1gProtein

28gCarbs

0gFat

1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Sorbet base

seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen500 g

lime juice20 ml

caster sugar25 g

rose water5 ml

fine sea salt1 pinch

To finish

fresh mint leaves, finely sliced4 g

lime zest1 tsp

Tips

•For the cleanest flavour, use a ripe, sweet watermelon; under-ripe fruit will make the sorbet watery and bland.
•If you prefer a firmer scoop, spread the blended sorbet in a shallow container and freeze for 20-30 minutes before serving; this extra time is not included in the 10-minute recipe time.
•Rose water varies in strength by brand, so start measured and do not overpour; too much can taste soapy.
•Chilling the serving bowls for 5 minutes helps the sorbet hold its texture longer.

Steps

1
Freeze the watermelon cubes in a single layer until completely solid before starting the recipe. This advance freezing is essential to achieve a true sorbet texture in 10 minutes without an ice-cream machine.
500 g seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
2
Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, caster sugar, rose water, and a pinch of fine sea salt to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend, stopping to scrape down once or twice, until the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and spoonable like soft sorbet. If needed, let it sit for 1 minute to soften slightly, then blend again; avoid adding water, which would dilute the flavour.
500 g seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen20 ml lime juice25 g caster sugar5 ml rose water1 pinch fine sea salt
3
Taste and adjust only if needed: the lime should brighten the melon and the rose water should be fragrant but subtle. Blend briefly again if making any adjustment.
4
Scoop the sorbet immediately into chilled bowls or glasses. Finish with the sliced mint leaves and lime zest, and serve at once for the best texture.
4 g fresh mint leaves, finely sliced1 tsp lime zest

Origin & History

Fruit-based iced desserts and scented sherbets have long been enjoyed across North Africa, where rose water, citrus, and fresh herbs are classic flavourings. This modern watermelon version reflects Moroccan taste for refreshing, perfumed combinations served during hot weather and festive meals.

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Steps

Freeze the watermelon cubes in a single layer until completely solid before starting the recipe. This advance freezing is essential to achieve a true sorbet texture in 10 minutes without an ice-cream machine.

500 g seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen

Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, caster sugar, rose water, and a pinch of fine sea salt to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend, stopping to scrape down once or twice, until the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and spoonable like soft sorbet. If needed, let it sit for 1 minute to soften slightly, then blend again; avoid adding water, which would dilute the flavour.

500 g seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen20 ml lime juice25 g caster sugar5 ml rose water1 pinch fine sea salt

Taste and adjust only if needed: the lime should brighten the melon and the rose water should be fragrant but subtle. Blend briefly again if making any adjustment.

Scoop the sorbet immediately into chilled bowls or glasses. Finish with the sliced mint leaves and lime zest, and serve at once for the best texture.

4 g fresh mint leaves, finely sliced1 tsp lime zest