Recipe

Enjoy Summer Year-Round With These Watermelon Jell-O Shots

By Alex Frank at Denison University

This twist on traditional Jell-O shots uses the rind of lime to give the illusion of cute mini watermelon slices. Who wouldn't want to devour these?

Bring these next level shots to your next pregame and you'll surely be the new party favorite. So whether you're looking for increased popularity or just a twist on something #basic, give these Watermelon Jell-O Shots a whir

Watermelon Jell-O Shots

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
Ingredients
  • 20 limes
  • 1 pack Watermelon Jell-O
  • 1 cup watermelon vodka
  • Poppy seeds

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Step 1

Cut limes in half and juice them.

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Step 2

Using a paper towel to grip the pulp, peel the pulp out of the limes, creating a lime skin cup.

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Step 3

Boil one cup of water and add pack of Watermelon Jell-O. Stir until dissolved.

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Step 4

Add one cup of watermelon vodka and stir.

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Step 5

Put lime cups into a muffin pan or something so the edges are supported. Fill each cup with Jell-O mixture and chill overnight.

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Step 6

Cut the limes into slices.

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Step 7

Sprinkle poppy seeds onto slices.

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Step 8

Take some shots!

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