Tuesday, September 8, 2009

French Lemonade Jelly Shots

French Lemonade Jelly Shot with raspberry garnish, excerpt from a photo by Tate Carlson


Recommended Pan:  Standard Loaf Pan (approximately 8” x 4”)


Chambord Layer
Ingredients:
½ cup Chambord
½ cup water
1 envelope Knox gelatin

Add water to medium saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin.  Allow to soak for a minute or two.  Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved (about 5 minutes).  Remove from heat, and stir in Chambord.  Pour into pan, and refrigerate until fully set (1 to 2 hours).  Prepare lemonade layer.


Lemonade Layer
Ingredients:
2/3 cup vodka
2/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2/3 cup water
2 envelopes Knox gelatin

Combine water and concentrate in a medium saucepan, sprinkle with gelatin.  Allow gelatin to soak for a minute or two.  Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved (approximately 5 minutes).  Remove from heat.  Stir in vodka.  Strain to remove any gelatin solids or lemon pulp.  Pour over the chilled Chambord layer and refrigerate until fully set (several hours or overnight).


To serve, cut into desired shapes. Makes 24 to 30 shots.