A QUICK NOTE
These watermelon-rind Jell-O shots are a fun party treat for adults only. Label and store them separately from children’s food, especially at a family gathering. The ingredient amounts below are for each watermelon half.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium watermelon, halved
For each watermelon half:
2 boxes watermelon-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup watermelon vodka
OPTIONAL ADULT WATERMELON DRINK
About 7½ cups scooped watermelon
3¼ cups Crystal Light lemonade
2¾ cups rum
1¼ cups Malibu coconut rum
2¾ cups pineapple juice
Ice, for serving
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving as little pink flesh on the rind as possible. Save the watermelon for the optional drink.
2. Set each hollowed watermelon half inside a larger bowl to hold it upright.
3. For each half, pour 2 boxes of watermelon gelatin into a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Stir in 1 cup watermelon vodka.
4. Pour the mixture into the hollowed watermelon half. Repeat with the remaining half and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
5. Slice into wedges and serve to adults. Keep clearly labeled and away from children.
FOR THE OPTIONAL ADULT WATERMELON DRINK
6. Blend about 7½ cups of the reserved watermelon flesh, then strain.
7. Mix the strained watermelon juice with the Crystal Light lemonade, rum, Malibu coconut rum, and pineapple juice. Serve over ice to adults.
