Combine 150ml of water and 150g of caster sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil while whisking to dissolve
150g of caster sugar
150ml of water
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Remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted. Allow to cool slightly and add the Grand Marnier and remaining 600ml of water. Using a blender, blitz until smooth
Place the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until a sorbet consistency is reached (If the sorbet mix is too thick to pour into the ice cream maker, whisk thoroughly to loosen. Freeze until ready to use
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