Pink Lemonade Jello Shots

Make some fun pink lemonade jello shots using the skins of real lemons! These are so fun and colorful for summer parties.

Yields 3 dozen

INGREDIENTS

• 6 large lemons
• 1 cup pink lemonade
• 2 Knox unflavored gelatin envelopes
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup lemon or citrus vodka – chilled
• Optional – pink food gel

DIRECTIONS
1.  Cut each lemon in half lengthwise. Microwave 2 lemons at a time on
high for 15 seconds. Squeeze the juice out of each lemon half and with
a spoon, remove the inside pulp and membrane.  (Microwaving a lemon
helps release the juice and membrane so much easier)!

2.  Place the lemon halves inside a large muffin pan to help hold them
secure for the addition of the hot jello mixture.

3.  In a medium saucepan, add the pink lemonade and lemon juice and
heat under medium heat for 10 minutes.  Do not allow the lemonade to
boil.
Remove from heat.

4.  Optional: Add 1-2 drops of pink food color if you desire a darker,
richer pink hue. Stir well to incorporate.

5.  Sprinkle the 2 packets of gelatin into the lemonade mixture and
whisk briskly until the gelatin is dissolved.

6.  Pour the gelatin mixture into a large Pyrex measuring cup or bowl
and add the chilled lemon/citrus vodka.  Stir well to distribute.

6.  Pour the jello mixture into each lemon half, filling almost to the
top.  I left about a half an inch space from the top of each lemon.

7.   Chill overnight or for at least 4 hours.

8.   Before serving, cut each lemon half into 3 slices.

9.   ENJOY!!