Maura Mcevoy Mojito Jell O Shots With White Rum And Fresh Mint Recipes

Steps:

• Mixing instructions for Basic Mojito If not using store bought:.
• In a cocktail shaker, crush the mint to release the oil.
• Add the rum, sugar and lemon juice and shake thoroughly.
• Mix with the water, strain and mix in jello till well dissolved, pour in 2 oz shot glasses 3/4 the way up and refrigerate till set.

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, cook the water with the sugar over moderate heat until the water is simmering and the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the gelatin over the sugar syrup and whisk constantly over low heat until the gelatin has dissolved, about 1 minute. 2. Put the lime juice and mint leaves in a medium heatproof bowl and pour in the sugar syrup. Let steep for 15 minutes. Stir in the rum. Strain the mojito mixture into a large measuring cup, pressing on the mint leaves with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. 3. Arrange 30 small paper cups on a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully pour the mojito Jell-O mixture into the paper cups and refrigerate the shots until they are chilled, about 3 hours. Serve cold. Make Ahead The Jell-O shots can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.