A lovely Blood Orange Mimosa 

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Would a mousse better satisfy your sweet tooth?

 

Blood Orange Mousse in Chocolate Cups

Serves 8 

 

Syrup:

1 cup fresh blood orange juice

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

 Place ingredients in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Reduce by half. Set aside.

 

Mousse:

1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar               

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

 

8 chocolate cups holding approximately 1/3 cup mousse

Whip cream, adding sugar and Grand Marnier in increments. Fold in orange peel. Pour mousse into shells. Cover and freeze. Drizzle with reserved blood orange syrup before serving.

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