This is an open ended shooter recipe that is just waiting for your creativity. You can use the Jell-O 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. You really cannot go wrong with this recipe and your friends will love it. There are also more tips and recipes below that will get you started with new flavor ideas.
View Video: How to Make Jello Shots
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Jell-O or other gelatin (any flavor)
- 6 oz water
- 6 oz vodka (or other distilled spirit)
Preparation:
Easy version:
You may be surprised by these results, but you can make almost any classic cocktail recipe into a jelly shot. If you get the mixture right the final product will be better than using the flavored Jell-O Shot recipe above. The key is to get the proportions correct and to take into consideration the amount of sugar. Try Manhattan Jelly Shots, Mint Julep Jelly Shots, Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shots, Margarita Jelly Shots, Whiskey Sour Jelly Shots, Candy Corn Oranges, or any of your favorite cocktails.
- Pour gelatin into a bowl.
- Add boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Stir in liquor.
- Refrigerate until cool.
- Pour into shot glasses, molds, or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set. 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.
Convert (almost) any cocktail into a Jelly Shot:
You may be surprised by these results, but you can make almost any classic cocktail recipe into a jelly shot. If you get the mixture right the final product will be better than using the flavored Jell-O Shot recipe above. The key is to get the proportions correct and to take into consideration the amount of sugar. Try Manhattan Jelly Shots, Mint Julep Jelly Shots, Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shots, Margarita Jelly Shots, Whiskey Sour Jelly Shots, Candy Corn Oranges, or any of your favorite cocktails.
Basic directions and tips:
- Use unflavored gelatin (usually comes in 1/4 ounce packets).
- You will want to add a small amount of sugar to reduce the tartness of the finished jelly shot. Simple syrup works best and if you use it, it can take the place of a portion of the water.
- Add boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Use approximately 1/3 of the total sum of the other liquid ingredients.
- Mix the cocktail recipe's liquids using the same ratio as you would for the regular cocktail recipe and add them to the gelatin mixture. You want to plan on having between 7-9 ounces (water included) of liquid for one 1/4 ounce packet of gelatin.
- Add food coloring. Many of these concoctions will not be very pleasing to the eye. So add small amounts of food coloring, a little at a time, mixing as you go until you have the color you want. Distinguish a variety shots by using different colors for each: Yellow Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shots, Red Planter's Punch Jelly Shots, etc.
- Refrigerate until cool.
- Pour into shot glasses, molds, or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
- Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
- Serve cold.
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