Margarita Mousse

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   In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the sugar, the gelatin, and the salt.

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   Stir in the lemon juice, lime juice, limeade (or tequila), and orange juice (or Triple Sec).

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   Stir well.

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   In a medium glass dish, whip the egg yolks until they are light.

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   Stir in the lime zest.

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   Add to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved, about 3 minutes.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Transfer to a plastic container and allow it to come to room temperature.

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   Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally until the mixture has begun to gel, about 30 minutes.

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    For the meringue:

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    With an electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

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    Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff.

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    Fold in beaten whipped cream.

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    Remove custard from refrigerator and fold in the meringue.

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    Place the mixture, when finished folding, back into the refrigerator and let chill.

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    When serving rim your glass with sugar and pour chilled mousse into glass.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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