Mojito Jello Shots
These Mojito Jello Shots turn your favorite cocktail into silly, jiggly form — perfect for summer parties!
Servings 16 jello shots
Calories 66kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 15-20 leaves fresh mint plus more for garnish
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 envelopes powdered gelatin 5 ½ teaspoons
- ¾ cup light rum
- 4 pieces lime gummy candy cut into 4 pieces, for garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons sanding sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare molds. Spray them lightly with cooking spray and use a paper towel to wipe away any excess, leaving a very light coating.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water and mint. Stir until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Discard mint leaves.
- Add the lime juice to a medium bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top and allow to rest for 5 minutes until gelatin is softened and the liquid’s surface appears slightly wrinkled.
- Stir the lime-gelatin mixture into the warm sugar water. Warm again over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not let boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the rum.
- Distribute the liquid evenly among the molds. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with sanding sugar and/or lime gummy candy just before serving. Store in the fridge and enjoy within 2-3 days. They can be made ahead, but not too far in advance. Jello shots do not freeze well.
Notes
Jiggler-style jello shots: This is what you see pictured here. They are poured into a lightly greased pan and set up in the fridge. Then you can cut them into squares or other shapes with cookie cutters.
Lime slice jello shots: A fun way to serve these is in empty lime shells. You can also use the outer skins of fresh limes as cups. Cut 8 limes in half and remove the fruit so only the skin remains. (You can use the juice in the jello shots so it doesn't go to waste! Once the lime halves are set, you can slice them into wedges like you would a fresh lime.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
