According to The American Produce Review (1913), "Sherbet is a frozen product made from water or milk, egg whites, sugar, lemon juice and flavoring material". Sherbets are made from a base of "plain ice" which is water, sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice. (click here for more!)

Leave it to Americans to add a little dairy to everything! When it gets a little warmer outside I’m going to give this a try - I’ll let you know how it goes!