Lemon Ice Cream with a sprig of mint

This is a simple, yet delicious frozen dessert.

Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) sugar
2 cups (500 mL) milk
2 cups (500 mL) half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 cup fresh lemon juice
6 drops yellow liquid food colouring
Fresh sprigs of mint to garnish

Preparation
Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan; cover and freeze at least 2 hours.

Process half of mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Remove from processor, and set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture. Return all of mixture to pan.

Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or until firm. Garnish, if desired.