Strawberries Romanoff

Ingredients: 

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup Grand Marnier
• 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and patted dry
• 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish 

Steps: 

Combine the sugar, Grand Marnier and lemon zest in a large bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the strawberries and stir gently to coat evenly. Cover and chill for 4 or more hours. Spoon into individual cups or bowls and top with whipped cream. Makes 6 to 8 small servings.