Makes 20 of each variant

Hands-on time: 20 minutes

Hands-off time: Overnight

INGREDIENTS

10 tsp gelatine powder

1 tbsp vodka (optional)

For The Cotton Candy Jelly Bites:

2 cans (500ml each) GO Energy Drink Berry Cotton Candy Flavoured

2 tbsp sugar

For The Blueberry Jelly Bites:

2 cans (500ml each) GO Energy Drink Blueberry Flavoured

2 tbsp sugar

Serving suggestion: Pink cotton candy

Blueberries

*Microwave cooking times may vary due to wattage; use the timings below as a guide.

METHOD

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine powder over ½ cup of cold water and stir. Set aside to firm up for 5 minutes.

For The Candy Floss Jelly Bites:

2. In a large bowl, stir one can GO Energy Berry Cotton Candy Flavoured Energy Drink with the sugar.

For The Blueberry Jelly Bites:

3. In a large bowl, stir one can GO Energy Blueberry Flavoured Energy Drink with the sugar.

4. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 3 minutes until hot and the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the vodka, if using.

5. Add the firm gelatine mixture to the warm energy drink mixture and whisk until the gelatine has melted. *Chef’s Tip: Microwave for another 30 seconds if the gelatine needs more time to melt!

6. Add the remaining can of energy drink and whisk.

7. Lightly grease a square baking dish (20cm) with non-stick cooking spray. Add the mixture and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight until set. *Chef’s Tip: You’ll know it’s ready when it’s firm to touch!

8. Cut the jelly bites into 20 squares.

9. For the cotton candy jelly bites, add a bit of candy floss on top. For the blueberry jelly bites, add a bit of blueberries on top and ENJOY!

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