Cucumber-Sake Gelly Shots

• 8 limes, halved horizontally
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber
• 3/4 cup cucumber juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 (1/4-ounce) packets unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons sanding sugar

1. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut out the center of each lime half, removing as much white pith as possible. Arrange lime halves, cut side up, in cups of a mini muffin pan to create a stable base for halves.
2. Combine sugar, water, basil, mint, and cucumber in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat; let stand 5 to 7 minutes. Strain; cool syrup completely; discard solids.
3. Combine syrup, cucumber juice, and lime juice in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over top; let soften 1 minute. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves completely. Remove pan from heat; stir in sake.
4. Pour mixture evenly into lime halves (about 2 1/2 tablespoons per half). Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. When ready to serve, remove from fridge; cut each lime half in half with a sharp knife to form 2 wedges. Place sanding sugar in a large shallow dish; dip each lime wedge into sugar to lightly coat filling.

granulated sugar, water, fresh basil, fresh mint, cucumber, cucumber juice, lime juice, packets unflavored gelatin, sake, sanding sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cucumber-sake-gelly-shots (may not work)