How to Make Watermelon Jello Shots

Watermelon gelatin that is set and served inside lime peels gives these shots the festive appearance of miniature watermelons.

Ingredients

Watermelon Gelatin

Servings: 40

  • 10 limes, halved
  • 1 3-oz (85g) package watermelon-flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vodka

Muddled Watermelon Liqueur and Grey Goose

Servings: 40

  • 10 limes, halved
  • 1 3-oz (85 g) package clear gelatin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Grey Goose vodka
  • 1 cup (240 ml) watermelon-flavored liqueur (Pucker or schnapps)
  • 1/4 watermelon

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Using Watermelon Gelatin

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    Using a juicer, juice the limes. Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily.
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    Reserve the juice for another use.
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    Turn the lime rinds inside out.
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    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.
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    Turn the limes right side out so that they resemble hollow cups.
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    Position the lime rinds on a cookie sheet so that their edges are touching. This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets.
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    Boil 1 cup of water on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
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    Add gelatin to the boiling water and stir with a whisk until it completely dissolves.
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    Stir in the vodka.
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    Pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.
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    Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until the gelatin has set.
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    Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, using a sharp chef’s knife.
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    Place the “watermelons” on a tray and serve them.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Using Muddled Watermelon Liqueur and Grey Goose

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    Using a juicer, juice the limes. Let the juice drop through a sieve into a bowl so that you can catch the seeds easily. Reserve the juice for another use.
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    Turn the lime rinds inside out.
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    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.
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    Position the lime rinds on a cookie sheet so that their edges are touching. This will ensure that the limes stay upright while the gelatin sets.
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    Using a melon baller or a spoon, carve out the flesh of the watermelon.
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    Place the watermelon flesh in the container you'll be using to muddle. You can muddle in batches in a traditional mixer, or muddle everything at once in a large bowl.
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    Pour the vodka and liqueur over the watermelon.
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    Muddle the watermelon and the alcohol together. 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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    Boil 1 cup of water on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
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    Add the gelatin to the boiling water and stir the gelatin with a whisk until it completely dissolves.
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    Stir in the watermelon-alcohol mix.
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    Pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.
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    Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until the gelatin has set.
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    Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, using a sharp chef’s knife.
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    Place the “watermelons” on a tray and serve them.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What is gelatin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Gelatin is a flavorless ingredient derived from animal collagen. It can thicken food or give it a Jello-like, jiggling texture.
  • Question
    Can I make this without the gelatin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No. Without the gelatin, the liquid will not solidify, but just cool down.
  • Question
    Can I use tequila instead of vodka?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    You can, but the Jello shots may have a different taste.
  • Question
    Can I make this non alcoholic?
    Katie
    Katie
    Community Answer
    Yes, just use watermelon-flavored gelatin or add pureed watermelon to plain gelatin without adding any alcohol to the recipe.

Warnings

  • Jello shots contain vodka (alcohol). If you are serving this for kids, make it without vodka, use water instead.
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Things You'll Need

  • Sieve
  • Bowl
  • Juicer
  • Paring knife
  • Cookie sheet
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Muddler

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References

  1. http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2011/07/watermelon-lime-jello-shots.html – research source
  2. http://www.thatssomichelle.com/2011/02/fancy-watermelon-jello-shooters.html – research source

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Article SummaryX

To make watermelon jello shots, cut 10 limes in half and juice them. Next, turn the rinds inside-out, separate the pith from the rind, and turn them right-side out so that you have 10 hollow rinds. Then, boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, add the gelatin, and whisk in the vodka. Finally, pour the gelatin mixture into the hollow lime halves and refrigerate them for 2-4 hours until the gelatin sets. Cut the lime halves into 4 equal portions, place the “watermelons” on a tray, and serve them. For tips on making jello shots with real watermelon, read on!

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