Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot

Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot

Feeling a bit whimsical as we head into the last bit of summer?  I am . . . so it's no surprise that ice cream flavors have been first and foremost on the R&D slate at the Test Kitchen.  

The Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot, like its frozen confectionary inspiration, has a chocolate, vanilla and strawberry layer.  Each layer is spiked with a correspondingly flavored liqueur. Oh, yes, and a little vodka . . . thats the martini part . . .  (I heard that, gin martini purists . . .)

Cheers,

Michelle

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You Say Gelatine, Part II

Cosmopolitan Jelly Shots, prepared with sheet gelatin, in the wilderness (hence the lack of garnish . . .)

Last week was technically a vacation week with my husband's family for their annual cabin expedition.  However, lingering tasks beckoned/loomed - the sheet gelatin shipments had just arrived the previous Friday, and our editor needed the sheet gelatin conversion in order to send the manuscript to copyediting.    Also, despite rather primitive conditions at said cabin (the stove is basically one step up from a hot plate!)

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The Glamorous Grasshopper

Grasshopper Jelly Shots garnished with white chocolate

Recently, on the most perfect late summer afternoon imaginable, we attended an amazing wedding.  The ceremony was set in a forest glen that just happened to be in the bride and groom's backyard (just over the wooden bridge, on the other side of the koi pond . . .).  Pre-reception, guests sipped blended Grasshoppers (a favorite cocktail of the B&G) as the sunlight filtered gently through the oaks.  Just Delightful! 

Natch, when we were contemplating the creation of additional dessert jelly shots, Grasshopper Jelly Shot was at the top of the list.  Pictured above, this jelly shot is not just for after dinner anymore, but also suitable for serving at your afternoon wedding reception or tea with the Queen.

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