Mango-lime
sorbet is a a flavor offered by the
irrepressible Ben & Jerry's ice cream (now part of
ConGloMo). It is, as its name suggests, a mixture of the flavors of these two
fruits - but
what a flavor! It is a dizzying,
tangy ascension into
esters and
sweets that defies categorization. A hint of bitterness and
sour from the lime juuuuuuuust perfectly sets off the
tropical gooey sweetness of the
mango. It does a much better job than any other frozen dessert I've come across at capturing the
complex flavor and
smell of
mango. I have found this flavor to be the perfect
piece-de-resistance to cap off a wondrous session of
the munchies. Lots of
chocolate,
coffee and other heavy flavors, ending up with this marvelously
piquant palate-cleanser. I urge you to run out and buy a pint
now if you've never tasted it. Especially if you enjoy fruit. Final note: This flavor is best pronounced as follows when
stoned to the gills: "Mango
liiiiiiiiiiiiime sorbet." Note the
swooning extension of the middle word.
Available at fine Store 24's and supermarkets everywhere, in the 'Food for Stoners' section.
Update: I have found this flavor on the (sob) Ben & Jerry's Graveyard of Flavors page. Please, write your congressman, write Ben & Jerry, and tell them you neeeeeeed Mango Liiiiiiime sorbet!