Hostess Jo at Home

Surprising Mojitos

Here is another treat to serve at your Cinco de Mayo or fiesta celebrations!  It sounds so refreshing. I can't wait to try it!

Jello Mojito Granita

 

Prep Time:

20 min

Total Time:

3 hr 20 min

Makes:

6 servings

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup boiling water

1 pkg.  (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin

3/4 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage

1/4 cup  rum or water

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint

2 Tbsp.  lime juice

 

STIR boiling water into gelatin mix in medium bowl 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients.

POUR into 9-inch square pan. Freeze 3 hours or until firm.

SPOON frozen gelatin mixture into large bowl. Beat with mixer on high speed until smooth. Store leftovers in airtight container in freezer.

(photo from kraftfoods.com)

Happy Hour

Well I'm already getting ready for Cinco de Mayo!  I love celebrating Mexcian-style and I love margaritas even more!  Enjoy these Margarita Bites at your next Fiesta! 

Margarita Bites

 

2 cups boiling water

2 pkg.  (3 oz. each) JELL-O Margarita Flavor Gelatin (or lime flavored)

1/2 cup tequila or cold water

Zest and juice from 1 lime

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

ADD boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in tequila and 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Add COOL WHIP and 1 tsp. lime zest; stir until COOL WHIP is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

POUR into 8-inch square pan.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 36 pieces to serve.

 

(photo and recipe from kraftfoods.com)