Hot Orange Mocha with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream Recipe

Hot Orange Mocha with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream Recipe

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