Cuba Libre Jello Shot

By Thrillist
Matthew Kelly/Supercall
Matthew Kelly/Supercall

As the Cuba Libre proves, rum and Coke were destined for each other. Add a little lime and you have yourself a masterpiece. We were happy to discover that adding gelatin didn’t change the drink’s flavor chemistry at all. If this is your go-to on a night out, give the Highball a rest, and slurp down a Cuba Libre with a little more bounce in its step.

Cuba Libre Jello Shot

Flavor ProfileSweet, Dry
Strength
Difficultyintermediate

Contributed by Anna Archibald

INGREDIENTS

  • .5 Cup Coca-Cola
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 .25-oz packet unflavored gelatin
  • .75 Cup boiling Coca-Cola
  • .33 Cup rum

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Step one

    Pour the chilled Coca-Cola and lime juice in a bowl.

  2. Step two

    Sprinkle the Knox unflavored gelatin over top and let sit for one minute.

  3. Step three

    Boil the remaining Coca-Cola and pour it over top the gelatin mixture. Stir well until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

  4. Step four

    Add the rum and mix thoroughly.

  5. Step five

    Pour the mixture into plastic shot glasses and refrigerate until set (about 2.5 hours).