Lemon Vodka Jellies Recipes

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE PROSECCO JELLIES

Steps:

• Put 6 mini Bundt pans (1-cup size) on a baking sheet and place in the freezer to chill.
• Add the prosecco, lemonade and vodka to a pot, sprinkle over the gelatin and let sit for 1 minute. Place the pot on the burner, turn the heat to medium low and heat, whisking occasionally, just until the gelatin has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to let it come to a boil. Once the mixture is incorporated, remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
• Grab the pans from the freezer and divide the chopped strawberries and peaches among them. Gently pour and divide the liquid over the fruit. Transfer the molds to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. The jellies can be made 24 hours in advance.
• When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Slice the remaining strawberries. Dip the bottom of each mold in warm water for 6 to 8 seconds before easily turning out the jelly onto a plate. Garnish with the sliced strawberries and serve.

WATERMELON VODKA JELLY SHOTS

Steps:

• First, use a serrated knife to cut around the flesh of your watermelon halves. Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to remove all the flesh, including the pips, into a large bowl. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.
• Strain the pulp through a fine sieve into a large bowl to extract all the juice. You should be left with about 800ml of watermelon juice. Meanwhile, put the watermelon halves in a medium roasting tin lined with kitchen paper. Make sure the watermelon fits in snugly so it's easily transferable to the fridge.
• Pour 50ml of the juice into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the sugar and leave to dissolve for 2 mins. Once cooled a little, squeeze out the soaked gelatine leaves and stir through the warm watermelon juice to dissolve. Once fully dissolved, combine with the rest of the watermelon juice and add the vodka.
• Ladle equal amounts of the juice into each watermelon half. Transfer to the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. When ready to serve, use a serrated knife to cut the watermelon into about 15 wedges. Serve with a warning: these contain lots of vodka!

LEMON JELLIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water; let soften 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar into 1/2 cup water until it dissolves. Without stirring, cook until mixture reaches 255 degrees on a candy thermometer; wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Remove from heat.
• Whisk gelatin mixture and lemon juice into syrup in saucepan. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Invert pan onto a clean cutting board. Using a hot, wet knife, cut into squares. Dip gently in sugar, turning to coat.