Jell-O shots are a fun and delicious way to enjoy alcohol. They require alcohol, jelly packets, hot water, a jelly tray or tub, and cups. Follow the recipe on the package, substitute cold water with alcohol, and chill until set. Enjoy responsibly.
Jelly shots are found at college parties, at the beach and by the pool and are sometimes sold in bars and restaurants. Small glasses filled with various alcohol mixtures are known as shots or shooters, and Jell-O shots are similar, except they use gelatin mixed with the alcohol. The result is a fun and delicious way to enjoy a drink.
Making jello shots requires some prep time. To successfully perform Jell-O shots, you’ll need alcohol, jelly packets, hot water, a jelly tray or tub, and cups. Recommended cups are the tiny dice-sized cups found at party stores, or condiment cups sold at restaurant supply stores. If you can’t find them, go with the smallest plastic or paper cup you can find. If no cups are available, you can make the Jell-O shots in a large container and cut them into cubes.
Make Jell-O shots by following the recipe printed on the package up to the point where you add cold water. Instead of cold water, substitute alcohol. Depending on the type of flavoring you use the gelatin, you may want to use a complementary alcohol. For example, most Jell-O shots are made with cheap vodka. However, mango, watermelon and strawberry flavored Jell-O shots are also popular when made with rum. Lemon-flavored Jell-O shots are sometimes spiked with lemon-flavored vodka or a lemon-type cordial. Some people use gin to give their jelly a kick, but the results aren’t always popular.
Regardless of the type of alcohol you use, try to resist adding more than necessary. If the recipe calls for a cup of cold liquid, add just a cup, as anything more may not allow the Jell-O to set. Place the cups on a tray and pour the liquid into each cup. Clear space in refrigerator and chill until set. Keep Jell-O shots cold until ready to serve.
There are several ways to enjoy Jell-O shots. Some people will run their finger around the edge of the Jell-O shot, to loosen the jelly from the cup. Others prefer to squeeze it out of the cup. There’s also the dramatic head flip all the way, and it lets someone else deliver the blow for you. As to be expected, there doesn’t seem to be a graceful way to consume shots of Jell-O. So do what you like.
When consumed responsibly by adults, Jell-O shots are a fun and colorful way to enhance any social gathering. Just remember to moderate your intake and drink responsibly.
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