Watermelon Vodka Jelly Shots
Boozy gelatin shots combining fresh watermelon puree with vodka and lime juice. Smooth, chilled, and garnished with watermelon and mint. Quick to assemble but requires several hours of refrigeration to fully set.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubes
- ¾ cup vodka
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatinagar powderadjust by productthickener
vegan alternative; follow package hydration ratio
- watermelon slices(optional)
- mint leaves(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Puree watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Combine vodka, lime juice, sugar, and gelatin in a small saucepan and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom the gelatin.
- 3
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin and sugar fully dissolve.
- 4
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour watermelon puree into the saucepan and whisk until well combined.
- 6
Divide mixture among shot glasses or small molds.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- 8
Garnish with watermelon slices and mint leaves before serving.
Tips
Bloom gelatin for full 5 minutes before heating to ensure even hydration and prevent lumps.
Cool mixture slightly before adding watermelon puree to prevent breaking down the gelatin structure.
Shot glasses with wider openings are easier to fill and garnish than narrow molds.
Good to Know
Covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Prepare through step 7 up to 2 days in advance. Garnish immediately before serving.
Chilled, straight from refrigerator. Top with watermelon slice and mint leaf just before consuming.
Common Mistakes
Skip blooming the gelatin to avoid lumpy texture.
Do not overheat the mixture to avoid cooking off vodka and affecting flavor.
Avoid pouring hot gelatin mixture over watermelon puree to prevent breakdown of gel structure.
Substitutions
vegan alternative; follow package hydration ratio