Shelly's Recipe

CHAMPAGNE JELLO COCKTAILS

Category: Jello

2 (4 servings) pkgs lemon-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups champagne
8 whole strawberries, washed and hulled

In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water; allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the champagne and chill for 40 to 45 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Reserve 1 cup of the gelatin mixture and spoon the remaining gelatin mixture evenly into 8 champagne flutes or parfait glasses. Place 1 strawberry in each glass.

In a small bowl, beat the reserved 1 cup gelatin mixture until fluffy and doubled in volume. Spoon evenly into the glasses, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or until set. Serves 8

NOTE: you can use either nonalcoholic champagne or ginger ale.