Sharbat (Orange Ice)

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the orange and lemon juices.
2. 2
   Place the sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil, simmer for 5 minutes and then cool.
3. 3
   Stir in the fruit juices and orange-blossom water, pour into freezer trays, cover with foil and freeze.
4. 4
   As the ice freezes a little, beat it lightly with a fork to reduce the size of the ice crystals; and repeat this process at 30 minute intervals.
5. 5
   Transfer the Sharbat from the freezer to the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
6. 6
   Note: The Sharbat may be served in scooped-out orange shells or in glasses or in shallow bowls; and may be served with shredded lemon or orange peel, or both; or with thin slices of orange.