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Hot Orange Mocha with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream

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A drink that can also stand in for dessert.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
2 oranges
4 cups whole milk
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Ground coffee beans (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and Grand Marnier in medium bowl to soft peaks; cover and chill.

    Step 2

    Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from oranges in strips; add strips to medium saucepan (reserve oranges for another use). Add milk; bring just to simmer over medium heat. Add chocolate, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; bring just to simmer, whisking to melt chocolate. Strain. Ladle mocha into 4 mugs. Top with whipped cream and ground coffee beans, if desired.

TagsHot DrinkBeveragesCocktailAlcoholGrand MarnierLiqueurItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanChocolateOrangeCitrusFruitGluten FreeVegetarianNut FreeEasySimmerBon Appétit
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