Refreshing Lime Sherbet

Ingredients
4 teaspoons finely grated lime rind (about 1 large lime)
1 cup sugar
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lime wedges, lime rind strips
Preparation
Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended.

Pour lime mixture into freezer container of a 4-quart ice-cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Garnish each serving, if desired.

Refreshing Lemon Sherbet: Substitute a large lemon for the lime and fresh lemon juice for lime juice. Proceed as directed. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lemon wedges, and lemon rind strips.