Gin And Tonic Jellies Recipe | Food

Date Published:: 25/09/2007

Britain's favourite pre-dinner drink is transformed into a party jelly in this clever recipe

Makes 8
Takes 20 minutes to make, plus cooling and setting

Ingredients

4 gelatine leaves (we like SuperCook Select Fine Leaf Gelatine platinum grade, from major supermarkets)
125g caster sugar
125ml gin
150ml slimline tonic water
Squeeze of lemon juice and thin lemon wedges, to decorate

Method: How to make gin and tonic jellies

1. Put the gelatine into a bowl, cover with cold water and soak for 15 minutes, until softened.

2. Meanwhile, heat the sugar and5ml water over a low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil, then boil for 5 minutes, until syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. Squeeze out the excess water from the gelatine and stir into the sugar syrup, until melted. Stir in the gin, tonic water and lemon juice. Strain into a jug – remove any froth on the surface.

4. Divide between 8 x 50ml shot glasses. Chill for 4 hours or until set. Rest a lemon wedge on each jelly to serve.