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Watermelon gelatin that is set and served inside lime peels gives these shots the festive appearance of miniature watermelons.
Ingredients
Servings: 40
- 10 limes, halved
- 1 3-oz (85g) package watermelon-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) vodka
Servings: 40
- 10 limes, halved
- 1 3-oz (85 g) package clear gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) Grey Goose vodka
- 1 cup (240 ml) watermelon-flavored liqueur (Pucker or schnapps)
- 1/4 watermelon
Steps
Using Watermelon Gelatin
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1Using a juicer, juice the limes. Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily.
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2Reserve the juice for another use.Advertisement
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3Turn the lime rinds inside out.
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4Find the membrane that connects the pith to the rind and pull on it to separate the pith from the rest of the lime, using a paring knife if needed.
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5Turn the limes right side out so that they resemble hollow cups.
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6Position the lime rinds on a cookie sheet so that their edges are touching. This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets.
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7Boil 1 cup of water on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
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8Add gelatin to the boiling water and stir with a whisk until it completely dissolves.
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9Stir in the vodka.
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10Pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.
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11Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until the gelatin has set.
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12Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, using a sharp chef’s knife.
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13Place the “watermelons” on a tray and serve them.
Using Muddled Watermelon Liqueur and Grey Goose
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1Using a juicer, juice the limes. Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily. Reserve the juice for another use.
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2Turn the lime rinds inside out.
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3Find the membrane that connects the pith to the rind and pull on it to separate the pith from the rest of the lime, using a paring knife if needed.
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4Position the lime rinds on a cookie sheet so that their edges are touching. This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets.
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5Using a melon baller or a spoon, carve out the flesh of the watermelon.
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6Place the watermelon flesh in the container you'll be using to muddle. You can muddle in batches in a traditional mixer, or muddle everything at once in a large bowl.
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7Pour the vodka and liqueur over the watermelon.
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8Muddle the watermelon and the alcohol together. Use a traditional muddler, or the blunt and flattened end of a kitchen utensil (such as the handle of a large slotted spoon).
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9Boil 1 cup of water on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
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10Add the gelatin to the boiling water and stir the gelatin with a whisk until it completely dissolves.
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11Stir in the watermelon-alcohol mix.
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12Pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.
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13Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until the gelatin has set.
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14Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, using a sharp chef’s knife.
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15Place the “watermelons” on a tray and serve them.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is gelatin?
Community AnswerGelatin is a flavorless ingredient derived from animal collagen. It can thicken food or give it a Jello-like, jiggling texture. -
QuestionCan I make this without the gelatin?Community AnswerNo. Without the gelatin, the liquid will not solidify, but just cool down.
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QuestionCan I use tequila instead of vodka?
QamarTop AnswererYou can, but the Jello shots may have a different taste.
Warnings
- Jello shots contain vodka (alcohol). If you are serving this for kids, make it without vodka, use water instead.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Sieve
- Bowl
- Juicer
- Paring knife
- Cookie sheet
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Muddler
References
- http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2011/07/watermelon-lime-jello-shots.html – research source
About This Article
To make watermelon jello shots, cut 10 limes in half and juice them. Next, turn the rinds inside-out, separate the pith from the rind, and turn them right-side out so that you have 10 hollow rinds. Then, boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, add the gelatin, and whisk in the vodka. Finally, pour the gelatin mixture into the hollow lime halves and refrigerate them for 2-4 hours until the gelatin sets. Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, place the “watermelons” on a tray, and serve them. For tips on making jello shots with real watermelon, read on!
