a sweet break from the heat

i've been looking to share more of my favorite blogs with you, and this is the perfect way to start. Lottie + Doof is a creative, beautiful, modern food blog based in Chicago. they share stunning photographs and great info on cooking, baking, drink mixing and traveling. CHECK. THEM. OUT.

{all photos courtesy of Lottie + Doof}

they shared this recipe late last week, and i am determined to make it as as soon as possible while DC's weather is soaring into the triple digits.
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Framboise Lambic Beer Sorbetto (recipe from Lottie + Doof)

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6 cups fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Simple Syrup (see below)
1 cup Framboise Lambic

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::place raspberries and lemon juice in a food processor and puree until smooth, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract the raspberry puree. discard the seeds
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::whisk the chilled simple syrup into the raspberry puree. put mixture in fridge to chill
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::pour the beer into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. bring to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and boil for 1 minute. watch the pan carefully so it doesn’t boil over. remove from heat and let cool
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::gently whisk the beer into the raspberry mixture. process in an ice cream maker

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(Simple Syrup)

::in a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. place over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking often to dissolve sugar. reduce the heat to medium and-low and simmer for 4 minutes, while continuing to whisk until all of the sugar is dissolved. remove from heat and let cool, then transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour