Mimosa Gelée

Manami's Note:

These may be made a day ahead. Keep tightly covered with plastic wrap, and garnish just before serving. It has a 3 hour chilling time. Southern Living, February 2007 edition. We had these at a friend's house for brunch!! I can't drink but I took a very small taste and it was luscious;)

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 Champag ...

• 1 1/2 cups chilled champagne (I prefer Champagne) or 1 1/2 cups sparkling wine (I prefer Champagne)
• 2 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar orange blossom honey

GARNISHES

• orange section
• mint sprig

Directions:

1. Pour Champagne into a large bowl & sprinkle gelatin over Champagne.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat orange juice and honey in small saucepan over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until well blended and thoroughly heated.
4. Add hot juice mixture to Champagne mixture, and stir 5 minutes or until gelatin dissolves.
5. Pour mixture evenly into 8 Champagne flutes and chill 3 hrs or until set.
6. Garnish, if desired.