Lime Sherbet

Boil sugars, water, and star anise, stirring, until sugars are dissolved. Pour syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Cool. Stir in lime juice. Freeze in a 13x9x2 inch glass dish, stirring occasionally w fork, until frozen and granular, about 6 hours. Serve plain or over watermelon

Lime Sugar 1.25c
Sugar 1.5c
Water 2.25c
Anise 4 whole star anise
Lime Juice 1.75c fresh