Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar 

2 1/4 cups buttermilk 

1/2 cup corn syrup 

1 teaspoon rose water, plus more for garnish 

Roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped 

Edible geranium petals (optional) 

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar in 1/4 cup buttermilk. Pour into a bowl with remaining 2 cups buttermilk. Stir in corn syrup and rose water.

Freeze in ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a loaf pan; cover with plastic wrap, and freeze at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.

To serve, scoop sherbet into bowls; garnish with a few drops of rose water, chopped pistachios, and flower petals.