12 shots
4 hours
Ingredients
- 1 small, round watermelon
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 large box (6 ounces) Watermelon or Strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup vodka chilled
Instructions
Prepare the Watermelon Mold & Juice:
- Wash the watermelon and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the red flesh, but leave a thin layer attached to the inside of the rind.
- Take about 2 cups of the scooped-out flesh and place it in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and sieve it through a fine-mesh. You need 1 cup of strained watermelon juice. Chill it in the fridge.
Make the Jell-O Mixture:
- Pour your 1 cup of chilled watermelon juice into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the packet of unflavored gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Add the Watermelon Jell-O powder to the bowl. Carefully pour the boiling water over the top.
- Whisk immediately and thoroughly for about 2-3 minutes and stir in the 1 cup of chilled vodka.
Fill, Chill, and Serve
- Gently pour the red Jell-O mixture into your prepared watermelon rinds, filling them to the top. Carefully place the filled rinds in the refrigerator. Let them chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once completely set, place a watermelon half Jell-O-side down on a cutting board. Use a large, sharp knife to cut it into 1-inch wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g