Jello Shots
By jtrovato65
This is an open ended shot recipe .You can use the gelatin flavor of your choice, change the color with a few drops of food coloring, layer flavors and colors, cut out shapes with cookie cutters or use various containers, pour the unset mix into molds, or try them with tequila, rum, or any other liquor.Our friends love these when we have parties & then we actually make plain ones so the kids can join in on the fun, just with no alcohol.
- Average
- 15 mins
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Jell-O or other gelatin (any flavor)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) vodka (or other distilled spirit)
- 1/2 cup cold water
Preparation
Step 1
Chill the liquor and cold water mix in the refrigerator so they are a consistent temperature.
Pour gelatin into a bowl.
Add boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Stir in chilled liquor and water mix and food coloring (optional).
Pour into shot glasses, molds, or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
Step 2
Tip: The small, plastic shot cups are perfect because the drinker can just squeeze the shot out.
Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
Serve cold.
You can make almost any of your favorite cocktail recipes into a jelly shot. It can be a little trick, but with experimentation, you can get the mixture right. The key is to maintain the original cocktail's proportions while staying around 1 total cup of volume for the chilled liquid.
For instance, for a Margarita Jelly Shot use 1/4 cup water with 3 ounces tequila, 1 ounce triple sec and 2 ounces lime juice (the Margarita ingredients retain the ratio and equal 6 ounces, which is why the water is cut to 1/4 cup or 2 ounces).