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Orange and Lemon Ice an Italian Dessert Treat

Often times when you are at a gourmet restaurant enjoying a fine meal you will be served a delicious delicate dessert of flavored ice. This particular version is a sweet Italian lemon and orange flavored ice that has a surprising background flavor. The background nuances are enhanced by a hearty portion of Grand Marnier.

Orange and lemon ice an Italian dessert treat is a simple to make dessert that can be served in the heat of summer as a refreshing after lunch dessert or as an elegant ending to a scrumptious meal.

2 Cups cold water

½ Cup granulated sugar

1 tsp grated lemon rind

½ Cup fresh lemon juice

1 Cup fresh orange juice

6 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Boil the water, sugar and lemon rind for 5 minutes. Cool and add lemon and orange juice; mix well.


Freeze for 1 ½ hours.

Remove from freezer and beat in 2 Tbs Grand Marnier. Return to the freezer until ready to serve.

To serve scoop into chilled wine glasses and float 1 Tbs of Grand Marnier on top.

For added sparkle try serving Orange and Lemon Ice in polished silver goblets. You can add a sprig of fresh peppermint to the edge of the glass. The green of the mint sprig will give a nice contrast to the ice.

About the author:

Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who specializes in creating gourmet recipes. She has extensive experience cooking with easy to find grocery items to create delightful gourmet meals. She is also the publisher of a no cost bi-monthly gourmet newsletter. Her newsletter is always fun and informational packed with tips and trivia you can use everyday. http://www.gourmayeats.com