Watermelon Jell-O Shots

Name: Watermelon Jell-O Shots
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes, plus 15 minutes if using passion fruit seeds
Yield: Makes 56–64 (depending on the size of limes used)
Ingredients: 7 (2 1/2x4 1/2-inch) or 8 (3x4-inch) leaves of gelatin; 16 small or 14 medium limes; 4-oz package of strawberry gelatin; 1 3/4 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); 1 large or 2 small passion fruit (optional); Kettle, small wide bowl, large tray or 2–3 (12-cup) muffin pans, heatproof measuring cup

By Lorraine Pascale

June 27, 2016

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Watermelon Jell-O ShotsPhoto by Myles New

If you were a sporty type at school, you may remember those little orange slices that were given out at half time during matches. A momentary respite from jumping and leaping in the air on a cold windy netball court in the depths of winter seems to be a vivid memory from my early teenage years. Naturally, giving you a recipe for orange slices may have proven uninspiring so, with a bit of cooking magic, I would like to introduce you to my watermelon Jell-O shots… A happy walk down memory lane with a very modern twist. For an alcoholic version, replace 1/2 cup of the water with some vodka.

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