Mojito Jell-O Shots

Chef Michael Symon's take on the classic party treat. From Food And Wine, Feb 2008.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 30 shots

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  tablespoons unflavored gelatin (3 envelopes total)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1  cup fresh lime juice
• 1  cup  lightly packed mint leaf
• 1  cup white rum

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the gelatin over the simmering syrup and whisk constantly over low heat until the gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
2. Put the syrup, lime juice and mint leaves in a heatproof bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
3. Stir in rum. Strain into a large measuring cup. Squeeze the mint leaves to extract as much liquid (and flavor) as possible. Stir well.
4. Arrange 30 small paper cups on a sheet tray. Divide the mixture equally among the cups, then refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 3 hours.