Gelito Pink Champagne jellies.

Pink champagne jellies with lychees in fragrant syrup recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pink champagne (or sparkling rose)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
• 1 can lychees in syrup (reserve the syrup)
• 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
• Plucked fresh mint leaves from the stem for decoration

Directions:

1. Prepare the Gelatin: Get a cupful of water and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over it, it can then be left for 5 minutes to puff up.
2. Make the Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved lychee syrup and the sugar and heat until the latter captures all the sweetness. Remove from heat and add the rose water.
3. Dissolve the Gelatin: Slowly pour the syrup on the bloomed gelatin and while the two are together mix them till every minute particle of gelatin disappears.
4. Combine with Champagne: Allow the syrup to cool slightly and then, slowly pour in the pink champagne while continuing to stir gently.
5. Set the Jelly: Pour the mixture into small serving glasses or molds. Place a few Lychee fruits inside each of these glasses. Leave for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator and more until it is firm.
6. Serve: Ensure you sprinkle fresh mint leaves on the appetizer before serving.

Benefits:

• Light & Refreshing: Contains fewer calories energy and is refreshing and hence good for munchies.
• Lychees: These are very rich in Vitamin C and anti-oxidants that can promote health and the skin.
• Gelatin: Is a good source for collagen containing gelatin, which provides maintenance to skin, hair, nails and joints and also helps in digestive capacity.
• Rose Water: Substantial restorative effects of a rose water has the soothing fragrance of the liquid.
• Champagne: That brings happiness and, apart from that, antioxidants that protect the heart are present in moderate intake.