There are so many fun National Days to celebrate this July and we don’t want to miss a single one! The days we’re especially excited about? Booze and sweets of course! And to kick it all off, we’re getting ready for #NationalMojitoDay (coming up on July 11th) with this delicious Mojito Jello Shot recipe. Check out the recipe below and be sure to check back for more fun recipes and party ideas featuring booze and sweets!
Now who’s ready for some Mojito Jello Shots?
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 tbsp sugar
- 4 packets Knox gelatin
- 2 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup raspberry juice
- 1/2 cup cold white rum
- 1/2 lime
- Mint for garnish
First layer:
First things first, it’s time to make the raspberry juice. Thoroughly rinse 6 oz of berries, and place them in a heavy pot with 1 1/4 cup water. Bring to a slow boil, mash with a potato masher or spoon, bring back to a boil, and remove from the heat. Cool slightly. Pour the mashed berries through a colander to strain. Measure out 1 cup juice and pour into an unheated saucepan. Sprinkle on two packets of Knox gelatin. Let it sit for a few minutes then whisk until it’s combined. Turn on the stove-top to medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of sugar and whisk until combined. When simmering, add one cup cold water. Pour your raspberry mixture into a 9×13 pan that has been (very) lightly greased. Refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours). Wait to make the second layer until the first layer is set.
Second layer:
Pour 1 cup water into an unheated saucepan. Sprinkle on two packets of Knox gelatin. Let it sit for a few minutes then whisk it until combined. Turn on the stove-top to medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of sugar and whisk until combined. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold white rum, 1/2 cup cold water, and juice from 1/2 lime. (For a more alcohol concentrated jello, use 1 cup cold white rum.) When gelatin mixture is simmering, add rum mixture, then pour into your 9×13 pan. Refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours). Slice into cubes, top with mint for garnish, and stick pretty glassware such as our personalized Drunk in Love plastic cups to serve and enjoy!
Do you plan on trying our these yummy jello shots? We love hearing from our readers, so please feel free to leave any thoughts you may have in a comment below. And don’t forget to come back for more fun Booze & Sweets content and be sure to check out the rest of our Drunk in Love collection too. Happy celebrating!
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