Lemon Champ Recipes

LEMON CHAMP

Steps:

• To make homemade lemon ice cream: Mix the lemon juice, zest, sugar and eggs in a pot.
• Add the whole milk and vanilla.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Remove from heat and mix well. Strain to soften and remove zest.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool.
• Add whipping cream. If you have an ice cream maker follow the instructions. If you're making it manually, here are the instructions:
• Fill a container half way with ice, mix with the salt.
• Prepare your work area. You will need a towel to hold the small bowl in place so the contents won't spill over.
• Pour the liquid into a smaller container and place in the ice until sides are half way covered in the ice.
• Whip for ten minutes; the mixture will thicken and freeze. Cover with a towel and place it in the freezer as is for 45 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, scratch the surface with a spoon to test the consistency. If it's still too soft, take it out of the freezer, mix again for 5 minutes and freeze for 15 more minutes.
• Remove the small container and cover with plastic wrap and leave in the freezer for 3 hours before serving.
• To make lemon champ: Place 1 scoop of ice cream in each cup and finish off with chilled champagne.
• Garnish with lemon zest or a cherry.

LEMON CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine the lemonade and vodka. Slowly stir in the champagne. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.
• Cook's Note: To make vanilla-flavored vodka, place 3 whole vanilla beans in a 750 ml bottle of plain vodka. Place the bottle in a cool dark place for at least 10 days to allow the vanilla to infuse the vodka. Open the bottle occasionally during the infusion time.