Gin & Lime Mousse

A wonderful light zesty summer dessert. Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs, separated
  
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
  
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest
  
• 1/4 cup lime juice
  
• 2 Tbsp Prenzel Citron Vert Lime Liqueur
  
• 1 Tbsp Prenzel Blenheim Bay Gin
  
• 2 tsp. gelatine
  
• 3/4 cup cream
  
• 2 Tbsp caster sugar

Decoration

• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Shreds of lime zest

METHOD

Beat egg yolks, sugar and lime zest until thick and lemon coloured.

Combine lime juice, Citron Vert and Gin in a small stainless steel bowl and sprinkle gelatine over. Stand this bowl over another bowl of hot water to dissolve gelatine. Allow water to cool to room temperature, then gently stir lime mix into egg and sugar mixture.

Beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold this into mousse mixture.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually beating in second measure of sugar. Fold into mixture in two batches. Pour into 6 glasses and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

Decoration: Dissolve sugar in water then bring to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add shreds of lime zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove zest and place a few shreds on top of each dessert. Simply serve, or accompany with biscotti and a Gin & Tonic with a dash of Citron Vert!