Mojito Jello Shots

This past weekend we celebrated Christian's 35th birthday.  In order to get the party started on the right track I passed around these refreshing and super cute mojito jello shots.  Their minty, sweet, and sour kick are everything you love about a mojito.  The recipe is pretty simple and makes a big impact:

Mojito Jello Shots
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
10 limes
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 stems fresh mint leaves
1 cup white rum

In a pot, combine the water and sugar over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin. Add the lime juice and 2 mint stems (with leaves). Allowto steep for 12-15 minutes. Remove the mint stems and stir in the rum.
Slice your limes in half lengthwise.
Hollow out the lime shells.  Not gonna lie this was a pain in the a**, but after you get your method down it goes by quickly.  I found that a melon baller and my fingernails worked best.  They don't have to look perfect, btw.
Fill each lime shell with the jello mixture and sprinkle in some chopped fresh mint (from the remaining leaves on that 3rd stem). Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 3 hours.
Once the gelatin has set cut shells in half and prepare to amaze your guests!
Makes 40 slices.

Scenes From Memorial Day Weekend

{picked some roses from our backyard to bring a little life into our apt}

 I had a great Memorial Day weekend - spent time in our backyard, went bike riding with my sister in Central Park, enjoyed some yummy food and drinks, had a picnic with Chris, and just relaxed. Wished it could have lasted a little longer, but luckily this work week will be a short one.

 {view from The Oak Bridge at Central Park}

 {Jill and I enjoyed some macarons after our bike ride}

 {Sunday morning breakfast}

 {a mason jar was perfect for transporting the white sangria for our picnic}

 {our picnic at Eagle Rock Reservation}

{made some refreshing mojitos to beat the heat}

{a sweet end to an awesome weekend}

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

{Watermelon & Cucumber Tonic}

I'm sooo happy the weekend is finally here.  It has been quite a week and I am more than ready to just relax.  Hoping the weather allows for some much needed time spent outdoors.  Come rain or shine I definitely plan on enjoying a cockail or two.  Here are a few via my Pinterest boards.  Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! XO

 {Pineapple Arugula Mojito}

{Raspberry & Serrano Sangria}

Video # 2: Coconut Cubasian Mojito

My go-to summer cocktail has got to be the mojito. As you all may know I love all things coconut as seen here, here, and here. I decided to blend coconut milk and TY KU Liqueur (a sake-based spirit made with 20 fruits and botanicals; pomegranate, Asian pear, and green tea are just a few of them) in place of the standard white rum. This made for the most refreshing summertime beverage. I call it the Coconut Cubasian Mojito (get it Cuban + Asian = Cubasian) Anyway, enough of my corniness. Check out the video to see how it's made. Buen provecho!