Mojito Jelly

1. 1

   Line the bottom and sides of an oiled 8-inch square glass baking dish with a piece of plastic wrap, smoothing out wrinkles.

2. 2

   Sprinkle gelatin over 3/4 cup water in a 2-quart saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften.

3. 3

   Heat mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved.

4. 4

   Stir in rum, sugar, and mint, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, while mint steeps, 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in lime juice and remaining cup water, then pour through a fine sieve into baking dish and chill, covered, until firm, at least 8 hours.

7. 7

   While jelly is chilling, halve limes lengthwise and scoop out all flesh, reserving it for another use.

8. 8

   Chill lime bowls, wrapped in plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Place a cutting board over baking dish and invert jelly onto board.

10. 10

    Peel off plastic wrap and cut jelly into 1/2-inch cubes.

11. 11

    Spoon into lime bowls.

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