Jameson Jello Shots!

These Jameson Jello Shots will have your whole party doing a jig! They are the perfect mix of whiskey, fresh lime juice, sugar, and mint. Make them for Saint Patrick’s Day (or any day!)!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mint leaves, fresh

• 1/2 cup sugar, + 1 teaspoon

• 1 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup lime juice

• 3 drops green food coloring

• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

• 1 cup Jameson Irish Whiskey

• fresh additional mint leaves and edible gold for garnish

Instructions

• Place fresh mint leaves in a small dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Using a muddle stick or a wooden spoon, press down on the leaves and twist. Repeat the action several times until the mint leaves release oil and smell minty. Set aside.

• Pour water and lime juice into a medium sauce pan. Sprinkle gelatin powder over the water, whisk to combine & let stand 5 minutes.

• Add 1/2 cup of sugar and the muddled mint leaves to the pan. Whisk to combine. Cook mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, whisking gently until mixture is hot and the sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

• Strain the liquid to remove the mint leaves. Return liquid to the pan and add the whiskey. Add green food coloring.

  • Disclaimer: I made one set using a dark green food coloring and 3 drops almost turned them black —- not appetizing. Add the drops in one by one till you get the desired color (2-3).

• Spray silicone molds with cooking spray to allow easy release after gelatin is set. Wipe the excess spray from the molds. Carefully pour liquid into the molds.

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until fully set.

• Remove from molds and place on tray. Garnish with mint leaves or edible gold!

Sláinte!

Ash