Mint Lime Sorbet

Heat the water, sugar, and mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer. Allow the mixture to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it has released its full mint flavor potential. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool, allowing the flavors to meld together. Next, strain out the mint leaves from the mixture using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Combine the cooled mint mixture, lime zest, lime juice, sparkling water, and rum in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.

Pour the prepared mint mixture into a container that is designed to work with an ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing and churning the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency. For a softer texture, serve immediately after freezing. Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a sealed container to achieve a harder sorbet texture. When ready to serve, let the hard-frozen sorbet thaw for a few minutes before presenting.