Knox (Your Sox Off) Blox
This is an Adult version of the Gelatin Blocks you make for the kids. This version is Margarita flavored but you can use your imagination and creativity to do other flavors.
This is an Adult version of the Gelatin Blocks you make for the kids. This version is Margarita flavored but you can use your imagination and creativity to do other flavors.
- Carbohydrate 0.610642943740838 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0130217715381647 g
- Fiber 0.156333330670993 g
- Protein 1.53718843820483 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00247085081191634 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (46g)
- Sodium 4.33526573072471 mg
- Sugar 0.454309613069845 g
- Trans Fat 0.00516972958956549 g
- Calories 51 calories
Step-by-step
- Place one cup of cold water in a meduim size mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the flavored and unflavored gelatin over the cold water and stir briefly.
- Allow this to set for at least five minutes while the gelatin "blooms".
- Heat the second cup of water to boiling and stir it into the dissolved gelatin.
- Mix until it's completely dissolved and looks fairly clear.
- If you want to add a small drop of green food coloring at this point you'll get a more "Lemon-Limey" color.
- Allow this to cool for a few minutes then add tequila and the two extracts.
- Stir briefly and move the bowl to the refrigerator to partially set.
- In the meantime wash the lime and cut thin slices.
- Remove any seeds.
- You can cut each slice in half if desired.
- When the gelatin is partly set and starting to thicken pour some into each well of an ice cube tray or 2 ounce souffle cup.
- Place a small slice of lime in each one.
- Return to the refrigerator until they are completely set.
- I happened to have "shot glass" ice molds so I formed some into small glasses and added a small piece of gummi worm to the bottom of each shot.
- If you have these available this makes a cute presentation with a little extra tequila poured into each shot.
Standard gelatin squares served at children's birthday parties rely on sweetened fruit flavors and fruit juice bases. This adult adaptation replaces standard fruit juice with high-proof spirits while utilizing unflavored gelatin reinforcement to maintain structural integrity against alcohol interference. Alcohol lowers the freezing and setting point of gelatin, which requires careful ratio adjustments.
Blooming and Temperature Control
Sprinkle the unflavored envelopes over cold liquid and let the mixture sit for five minutes. This hydration phase allows the protein granules to absorb moisture evenly before heat is introduced. Pour boiling water over the bloomed mass and stir until completely clear. Cool the liquid down until it is lukewarm to the touch before pouring in the tequila. Introducing alcohol to boiling liquid causes the ethanol to evaporate rapidly, which dulls the intended flavor profile.
Judging Consistency Without a Thermometer
Place the mixing bowl into the refrigerator and monitor the physical state closely. The mixture is ready for mold transfer when it reaches the consistency of raw egg whites. Tilt the container gently to observe this thickening stage. If poured too early, solid garnishes like lime slices will float to the surface rather than suspending uniformly in the center. Chill the filled molds for a minimum of two hours until firm.
