Description
Cocktail-inspired jello shots blend vodka with fruity gelatin for a playful party treat. Colorful cubes of boozy goodness deliver a quick, fun punch that sparks celebration and brings guests together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka (or any liquor of choice)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Fruit slices
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: Pour gelatin powder into a large mixing bowl and add boiling water, stirring energetically until crystals completely melt into a smooth liquid.
- Blend Liquid Base: Mix cold water and vodka into the gelatin, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform, well-integrated solution.
- Prepare Shot Vessels: Carefully fill small plastic shot containers approximately three-quarters full with the gelatin mixture, ensuring consistent portion distribution.
- Chill and Set: Position filled shot cups on a flat tray and refrigerate for two hours, allowing the mixture to transform into a firm, quivering gelatin texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Right before serving, enhance shots with optional decorative elements like whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, or fresh fruit garnishes to elevate presentation and taste profile.
- Storage Protocol: Keep jello shots refrigerated until consumption to maintain optimal texture and temperature, preserving their vibrant and appetizing qualities.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Stir gelatin powder aggressively with boiling water to completely dissolve crystals and avoid unwanted clumpy textures in your shots.
- Balance Alcohol Ratio: Use precise measurements of vodka and cold water to maintain the right consistency and prevent shots from becoming too soft or too firm.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate shots for at least two hours, ensuring they set completely and develop that signature jiggly texture perfect for party treats.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different liquor types, fruit garnishes, or flavored gelatins to create unique variations that suit different taste preferences and occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Cocktails, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg