Ingredients

  • 6 oranges
  • 4 grapefruits
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packets plain gelatin
  • 1 cup orange juice, strained
  • 1 cup champagne
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 sprigs mint

Method

  • Cut top and bottom off oranges and grapefruit. Cut off skin, removing any white pith, preserving the round shape.
  • Cut the sections from the oranges and grapefruit. Place in a sieve to allow excess juice to collect in a bowl beneath. Reserve drained juice.
  • Layer a loaf pan, starting wish grapefruit, then oranges, raspberries and blueberries. Repeat layers to within 1/2 inch of the top of the pan, finishing with a citrus layer.
  • Dissolve gelatin in 1/2 cup of orange juice over low heat.
  • Beat sugar into remaining orange juice and champagne.
  • Gently rub the flowers of the mint over a plate to release the florets.
  • Add flowers and dissolved gelatin. Pour over fruit.
  • Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Unmold just before serving.