An Elevated Jell-O Shot: Watermelon Margarita Bites

With their ruby-red hue and dusting of edible glitter, these refreshing gelatin shots from the new cookbook Jiggle!: A Cookbook: 50 Recipes for Sweet, Savory, and Sometimes Boozy Modern Gelatins are a playful take on a classic margarita. Thanks to watermelon juice, a bright green lime wedge, and a sprinkle of black sea salt, they’re also delicious. Consider making a double batch—these party favorites won’t last long.

Get the recipe below, and find a recipe for a summer fruit rosé gelatin mold here.

Ingredients

Watermelon Margarita Bites (Yield: 16 shots)

1¾ cups watermelon juice
1 packet unflavored gelatin powder, such as Knox brand
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup blanco tequila
2 tbsp. Cointreau
¼ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon edible rose gold glitter
Black sea salt for garnish (optional)
16 small lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Place the watermelon juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and set aside to bloom for 10 minutes.

Add the lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and sugar and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Refrigerate until the mixture has thickened somewhat, about 30 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently stir in the glitter until it is suspended throughout; do not overmix. Spoon an equal portion of the watermelon mixture into each of sixteen shot glasses. The shots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.

When ready to serve, garnish each shot with a sprinkle of black sea salt and a lime wedge and serve immediately.