Recipes Mojito Jell-O Shots with White Rum and Fresh Mint 5.0 (879) 1 Review Instead of combining vodka with flavored Jell-O mix, Michael Symon concocts a refreshing mojito and stirs unflavored gelatin into the mint-and-lime-spiced rum drink to mold a fun and sophisticated version of the lowbrow shot.More Mojito Recipes By Michael Symon Michael Symon Instagram A 1998 Food & Wine Best New Chef, Michael Symon grew up in a Mediterranean and Eastern European family. The chef combines that heritage with a Cleveland sensibility at Bar Symon, B Spot Burgers, Lola, Lolita, and Mabel's restaurants. He's known for hosting Emmy-winning talk show The Chew on ABC. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 20, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Maura McEvoy Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Yield: 10 Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon powdered unflavored gelatin (from 3 envelopes) 1 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup lightly packed mint leaves 1 cup white rum Directions In a small saucepan, cook the water with the sugar over moderate heat until the water is simmering and the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the gelatin over the sugar syrup and whisk constantly over low heat until the gelatin has dissolved, about 1 minute. Put the lime juice and mint leaves in a medium heatproof bowl and pour in the sugar syrup. Let steep for 15 minutes. Stir in the rum. Strain the mojito mixture into a large measuring cup, pressing on the mint leaves with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Arrange 30 small paper cups on a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully pour the mojito Jell-O mixture into the paper cups and refrigerate the shots until they are chilled, about 3 hours. Serve cold. Make Ahead The Jell-O shots can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Rate it Print