How to Make Great Jello Shots

Squishy, Colorful, and Yummy

Jello shots, jello shooters, or Vodka Jelly (to the Brits) are the most fun shots invented yet to date. Jello shots are a summer party necessity, that's good all year round. They immediately bring a little life to the party. You cannot have a boring party with jello shots. It is not possible. So, go ahead people...slurp your jello shot, sucking it out with your tongue. Have a good time. Life's short.

Jello Shots

Electrocuted Zombies Jello Shots by Gigi & Big Red

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Jiggelo: Inventive Gelatin Shots for Creative Imbibers

by: Mary Breidenbach, Barrett J. Calhoon, Sharon L. Calhoon

Amazon Price: (as of 12/04/2008)

Remember your first Jell-O shot-and how naughty it felt to add booze to Bill Cosby's favorite food group? Well times have changed, and so have those wiggly, jiggly shots you used to slam back with glee. All the rage with the postcollege party set, today's gelatin shots are still cool and fruity, but with a hip and sophisticated edge that sets them miles apart from those plain old liquid drinks. In JIGGELO, you'll find a wealth of info on the history of gelatin shots, the practical how-tos of making them, and enough recipes to keep you and your friends slurping for hours. And you don't have to be a professional bartender to whip up a batch of these shots: there aren't a lot of rules or mathematical laws involved, just room for creativity and mistakes you can consume. So remember: You don't sip it, you chew it; you don't drink it, you do it!

How's it done?

Basically what you want to do is prepare jello as usual...boil water (the amount listed on your box) and stir in your powder until fully dissolved. Then add your cold water/liquor, and refrigerate.

The key to making great jello shots is how much liquor and how much cold water. If you use no cold water, then the shot will likely be too strong, so you'll want to use some cold water with the liquor.

The recipe must be done correctly for the gelatin to set. If too much liquid is added, you'll just be left with colored liquid. You must decifer how much alcohol to add, and then leave that much water out. Perhaps you want to combine the liquor and cold water in a measuring cup first and make sure the total amount combined is what the box asks for for the cold water portion.

I would suggest:
30 Proof - 15% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 3 Parts Water
40 Proof - 20% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 4 Parts Water
50 Proof - 25% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 5 Parts Water
80 Proof - 40% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 8 Parts Water
90 Proof - 45% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 9 Parts Water
100 Proof - 50% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 10 Parts Water
150 Proof - 75% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 15 Parts Water
190 Proof - 95% Alcohol - 1 Part Liq. 20 Parts Water

Jello Shots

Known as "Vodka Jelly" to the bloody Brits.

Ice Cold Beer, Jello Shots by Damgaard (DamgaardPhotography.com)

Pot of gold...err...jello shots by unc_claire

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Lime Jello

How can you not have fun when green jello is involved? Try one of these in your next batch of lime jello shots.

Bacardi Vanilla
Coconut Rum
Tequila
Apple Puckers
Rootbeer Schnaps and raspberry Vodka
(supposedly tastes like bottle-cap candies)
Tequila and Triple Sec
Vodka

Gelatin Shot Books

Have a handy guide nearby...

Hawaii's Tropical Drinks and Gelatin Party Shots

by: Mark Sullivan

Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 12/04/2008)
Used Price: $13.94

Party Shots: Recipes for Jiggle-Iscious Fun

by: Mittie Hellmich

Amazon Price: (as of 12/04/2008)
Used Price: $1.66

Fruit Slice Jello Shots

A little slice of happiness.

A fun alternative to the traditional shot cups is to make the jello into a slice of fruit. Oranges are the most commonly used peel, but any citric fruit will do. Keep in mind, however, that lemon and lime peels will force their flavor on your jello...so chose your mixes wisely.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut your fruit in half and scoop out the insides, being sure to not puncture the peel. Fill each half peel with your jello shot mix of choice. Chill until fully set, and then cut into wedges.

Jello Shots and Cheese Tray by Patrick Haney

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Jello Making Aprons

Team GELATIN BBQ Apron

From: Super Food Shop

Price: 18.99

Jello Shots Rock BBQ Apron

From: Super Cafe

Price: 18.99

Tips for Great Jello Shots

Ah, the magic of gelatin !

Let the jello cool before adding the alcohol. At high temperatures, the alcohol is evaporated out leaving you with non-alcoholic jello shots...which probably won't go over well. Alcohol boils at 173º F.
Use a turkey baster to fill the cups. It is quick, clean & easy.
According to Jellophile, fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi fruit, figs, mangoes, guava or papaya, or fresh ginger will prevent gelatin from setting. All contain an enzyme that keeps gelatin from setting. All are fine, however, if cooked or canned.

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Pineapple Jello

Try these with pineapple jello:

Malibu Coconut Rum - Pina Colada!
Pineapple Malibu
Coco Lopez
Parrot Bay Rum
Blue hawaiian maui and vodka
Tropical Maui

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Orange Jello

Try these with orange jello (also try making the jello in an orange peel):

Vanilla Vodka - orange creamsicle !
Peach Schnapps
Grand Marnier
Brandy
Amaretto
Irish Whiskey
Midori and Vodka
Orange Vodka

Jello Shot Cake

Yummy!

Make your own Jello Shot Cake to top off the evening (or picnic!).

Jello Shot Cake Recipe | Recipezaar: Jello Shot Cake Recipe | Recipezaar - Strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert cake. This cake is made with a cake mix, jello and your favorite liquors...

Fruit with a kick

As a little added treat, you can drop a little piece of fruit into each jello shot. Any fruit that would go with your flavors is fine. Raspberries and blackberries are great, because they just mush in your mouth. Also good choices are vodka infused fruits...

Vodka infused cherries - drain a bottle of maraschino cherries, and refill it with vodka. Let set for a few days.

Vodka infused watermelon - This is great all on its own, or to add vodka watermelon balls to your jello shots. Basically you cut a whole in a watermelon and pour in a whole bottle of vodka. The melon will drink up all the vodka overnight and taste amazing.

Vodka infused pineapple (use canned only pineapple if you are putting it into jello) - Pour canned pineapple chunks into a jar, or plastic container. Let it soak in vodka over night. You can also fresh pineapple, but only to use as garnish on top of the jello.

According to Jellophile, fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi fruit, figs, mangoes, guava or papaya, or fresh ginger will prevent gelatin from setting, due to a certain enzyme. All are fine, however, if cooked or canned.

Cherry vodka infusion action by Warsaw Warrior

Vodka Watermelon (Didn't work!) by Andrew G Davis

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How to Make Jello Shots

Video Clips

So you're more audio-visual and can't bear to read these instructions on how to make jello shots? Watch an instructional video clip by self-proclaimed jello shot masters - keep in mind that they all have their own style and methods. Go with your gut.

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Strawberry Jello

Bacardi Grand Melon
Jagermeister
Banana Rum
Light Rum

Jello Shot Cups

Paper or plastic?

The question of paper or plastic is one of personal preference. You can also get syringe to fill with the jello shot mix.

Paper
PROS:
-You can easily unfold it, crumple it, whatever you need to get out every last bit of jello.
-You can easily pick up at a fast food restaurant if you're in a pinch.
CONS:
-You can't get lids which enable you to stack them,
-They may be difficult to work with when filled with liquid.
-You have the potential of the liquid seeping through folds before setting (though this rarely happens).

Plastic:
PROS:
-You can get lids enabling you to stack them in the fridge to take less room.
-They are smooth on the inside, so often you can use your tongue around the sides to get jello to slide out easily.
CONS:
-If jello doesn't pop out, it is harder to get your tongue to the bottom.

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