Tequila And Mexican Chocolate Mousse Food

OAXACA OLD FASHIONED

Steps:

• Mix the tequila, mezcal, agave nectar, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Strain over a fresh rock in an Old Fashioned glass. Flame an orange peel over the top of the drink, and rest the twist in the glass as a garnish.

CHOCOLATE TEQUILA MOUSSE

Steps:

• Put the semisweet chocolate in a large bowl and place in the microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute, give the chocolate a stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds until completely melted. Set aside.
• In clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer at high speed until it holds medium peaks. Set aside.
• In a chilled clean bowl, beat the cream with an electric mixer at high speed until it holds medium peaks.
• Mix the yolks and tequila into the melted chocolate. Fold in 1/3 of the egg whites first to lighten the mixture, add the remaining 2/3 of the egg whites and fold gently to keep the air in the beaten egg whites. Add the whipped cream and fold in gently, taking care not to over mix.
• Spoon the mousse into 4 martini glasses. Using a vegetable peeler, shave chocolate on top of the mousse. Garnish with mint. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to a day ahead.
• *RAW EGG WARNING
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH BURNT RUM

Steps:

• Stir chocolate, milk, and salt in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until chocolate melts.
• Stir constantly until all sugar in chocolate is dissolved, about 13 minutes.
• Add rum to chocolate; using long match, immediately ignite rum.
• Carefully stir chocolate mixture with long spoon until flames subside.
• Transfer chocolate to large bowl. Cool to room temperature.
• Using electric mixer, beat 3 cups cream in large bowl until peaks form.
• Working in 2 batches, fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
• Divide chocolate mousse among 12 glasses, about 3/4 cup for each. Chill mousse until set, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).
• Beat remaining 1 cup cream until peaks form. Place dollop of whipped cream atop mousse in each glass. Serve mousse with Cinnamon-Almond Cookies, chocolate shavings, or filo triangles.

STRAWBERRIES WITH TEQUILA & BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; toss well.
• Cover and chill 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon into compote dishes or marguarita glasses.
• Garnish with mint sprigs.