Chocolate sorbet recipe in the ice cream category

Combine water and sugar in a heavy saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Whisk in cocoa and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer into a bowl. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Stir the cool mixture. Freeze in 1 or 2 batches in your ice cream machine according to manufacturer instructions.

When finished, sorbet will be soft but ready to eat. For firmer sorbet, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 2 hours.