Football Jell-O Shots

1. Stage

In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 12 ounces Coke to a boil. Continue to boil until reduced to about 2 ounces, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, juice limes, reserving 1/2 ounce juice. Working one at a time, turn each lime half inside out. Starting at either end of each half, using a paper towel or clean dishcloth, peel back the layer of white fiber between peel and lime flesh, remove, and discard. Rinse each lime half with cold water, pat dry, and transfer to 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins.

3. Stage

Into same saucepan, pour remaining 6 ounces Coke and sprinkle gelatin over. Gently stir to combine, then cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until powder dissolves, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Pour gelatin mixture into a large glass measuring cup. Add Coke syrup, rum, and reserved 1/2 ounce lime juice and stir to combine. Making sure each lime is level, divide Coke mixture among lime shells. Wrap muffin tins with plastic wrap and refrigerate until Jell-O is set, about 4 hours.

5. Stage

Slice each Jell-O lime in half lengthwise to make football-shaped wedges.

6. Stage

Using decorating frosting, pipe football laces onto each wedge. Serve chilled.