How to Make a Jello Shot

Jello shots can make for an alternative to mixed drinks. By substituting alcohol for a portion of the water used in a standard Jello recipe, you can customize the shots to your tastes (try tequila with lime Jello for a mini margarita).

To make Jello shots, you'll need a six-ounce package of your favorite jello-flavor (we went with strawberry), a cup and a quarter of liquor (we chose vanilla vodka), 3/4 cup cold water and 2 cups of boiling water.

Mix the Jello and boiling water and stir until the gelatin granules have dissolved; then add alcohol and cold water, and stir. Pour the mix into plastic or paper cups and put them in the refrigerator.

While the recipe's only a few steps, plan in advance, the shots need to four hours to refrigerate.

• (Note: 1 cup = 8 ounces)

1. 6 ounces of Jello or gelatin mix (usually 1 large package) - Any flavor except sugar-free
2. 16 ounces of boiling water
3. 6 ounces of cold water
4. 20 small plastic cups or shot glasses
5. Non-stick cooking spray
6. Mixing bowl
7. 10 ounces of 80-proof hard alcohol (cold).

• Note: While vodka is the most common type of alcohol used in Jello shots, any type of hard liquor will do. See below for various Jello/alcohol flavor combinations.

1. Pour the contents of your Jello packet into a large mixing bowl.

2. Mix in the boiling water while stirring gently. Let it sit for a minute so that the gelatin can fully activate.

3. Stir in the alcohol and cold water.

4. Set up your small cups or shot glasses on a serving tray.

5. Give each cup a small spray of cooking oil. This will help keep the Jello from sticking to the bottom.

6. Pour the alcohol/jello/water mixture into the cups or glasses

7. Place your tray of Jello shots in the refrigerator and let them cool for at least two hours.

8. Remove from the fridge, serve and enjoy!

• Once you've mastered the art of making a normal Jello shot, you can start experimenting with other ways to serve and enjoy your alcohol. Here are a few variations on the traditional Jello shot recipe.

1. Buy fresh oranges.
2. Prepare the Jello/alcohol mixture.
3. Slice the oranges in half with a sharp knife.
4. Scoop out the edible parts of the orange with a spoon.
5. Pour the Jello/alcohol mixture into the orange halves.
6. Place the filled orange halves in the refrigerator for several hours to cool and solidify.
7. When they have reached the proper consistency, slice the filled oranges as you would a normal orange half in order to create orange wedges.http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Jello-Shotshttp://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6412 http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/16866

1. Purchase a number of safe and clean Jello Injectors from a reputable party or bartending supply store.http://www.barsuppliesdirect.com/Jello-Injector-pack/
2. Make your Jello/alcohol mixture the same way you would a normal Jello Shot.
3. Instead of pouring the mixture into cups, take your injectors and suck up enough of the mixture to fill the syringe.
4. Place your injectors in the refrigerator let them cool.
5. Serve and enjoy!http://www.drinkstreet.com/searchresults.cgi?drinkid=916&drinkname=jello%20shots Drink Streethttp://www.jelloshotz.com/

Gourmet Jello Shots are prepared in much the same way as regular Jello Shots, but are molded in various shaped trays or sliced after setting, and placed on serving trays. These gourmet style Jello Shots can be made with virtually any flavor Jello and alcohol, and contain any pairing of edible ingredients, like flowers, fruit, and candies. Often, these shots are served as both hors d'oeuvres and dessert.http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-cocktails10oct10,0,4576208.story?coll=la-home-middleright

1. Use alcohol that has been kept in the freezer for at least an hour before use. This will help to minimize vapor loss.

2. While shot glasses may look cooler, using paper cups will make it easier to access the Jello.

3. If you don't have paper cups or shot glasses, an ice tray will also work for holding the Jello shots.

4. If you want a more potent Jello shot, you can try using more alcohol and less water in your recipe. But be careful, if there is too much alcohol and not enough water, the Jello won't set and you'll have a runny, gooey mess.

5. Be Careful! Although Jello shots may taste great, they still have as much alcohol in each of them as a full glass of beer, wine or a shot of hard alcohol. And because the alcohol is mixed in with the Jello, it takes longer for you to feel its effects, making it harder for you to accurately judge how drunk you really are.

Check out the videos below to learn more about making cocktail drinks.

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Alcohol should be consumed legally and responsibly by persons over 21 years of age. Be aware: a single Jello shot contains as much alcohol as a glass of beer, wine, or shot of hard alcohol.