How to Make Watermelon Jello Shots

Using a juicer, juice the limes., Turn the lime rinds inside out. , Find 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. , Position the lime rinds on a...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Using a juicer

    Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily.

    Reserve the juice for another use. ,,, This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets. ,, You can muddle in batches in a traditional mixer, or muddle everything at once in a large bowl. ,, Use a traditional muddler, or the blunt and flattened end of a kitchen utensil (such as the handle of a large slotted spoon). ,,,,,,,
  2. Step 2: juice the limes.

  3. Step 3: Turn the lime rinds inside out.

  4. Step 4: Find the membrane that connects the pith to the rind and pull on it to separate the pith from the rest of the lime

  5. Step 5: using a paring knife if needed.

  6. Step 6: Position the lime rinds on a cookie sheet so that their edges are touching.

  7. Step 7: Using a melon baller or a spoon

  8. Step 8: carve out the flesh of the watermelon.

  9. Step 9: Place the watermelon flesh in the container you'll be using to muddle.

  10. Step 10: Pour the vodka and liqueur over the watermelon.

  11. Step 11: Muddle the watermelon and the alcohol together.

  12. Step 12: Boil 1 cup of water on the stovetop in a small saucepan.

  13. Step 13: Add the gelatin to the boiling water and stir the gelatin with a whisk until it completely dissolves.

  14. Step 14: Stir in the watermelon-alcohol mix.

  15. Step 15: Pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.

  16. Step 16: Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until the gelatin has set.

  17. Step 17: Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions

  18. Step 18: using a sharp chef’s knife.

  19. Step 19: Place the “watermelons” on a tray and serve them.

Detailed Guide

Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily.

Reserve the juice for another use. ,,, This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets. ,, You can muddle in batches in a traditional mixer, or muddle everything at once in a large bowl. ,, 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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