Always Room For Jello (Shots!)

While looking through old photos I found some pics of gourmet jello shots I made for a party.  Relatively simple, though somewhat time intensive, these shots are a beautiful and grown-up version of a college favorite. 

I think they are a great DIY treat for engagement parties, bachelor(ette) parties, or even the wilder of wedding receptions.  (Just make sure if there are kids around, that they can't get these!  I made a kid-friendly version at my party- ie no alcohol.)  

The Basic

1 (6oz) box of Jello

2 cups boiling water

2 cups vodka

Directions: Mix boiling water with Jello and stir till it's dissolved.  Let mixture cool to room temperature.  Stir in vodka and pour mixture into small cups or ice cube trays.  I also poured some onto pans and then cut into shapes.  Refrigerate till set, about 6 hours.  Approximately 32 1oz shots.

Rum and Coke

1 (6oz) box of cherry Jello

1 cup boiling Coke

1 cup cold Coke

2 cups rum

Directions: Mix boiling Coke and Jello and allow to cool.  Stir in cold Coke and rum.  Pour mixture into small cups.  If you like, put a maraschino cherry in each shot.  Refrigerate till set.

Screwdrivers

1 (6oz) box of orange Jello

2 cups boiling orange juice

2 cups vodka

Directions: Mix orange juice and Jello and allow to cool.  Add vodka and pour into cups.  Refrigerate till set.  Note: For extra pizzaz, cut fresh oranges in half.  Juice the oranges for the juice, then pour the mixture into the oranges.  Support them with foil in the fridge.  Once set, slice the oranges into slices.

Champagne Shots

1 (6oz) box of white grape Jello

2 cups boiling water

2 cups sparkling wine

Directions: Mix water and Jello and cool.  Add wine.  Pour and set.  (Getting the hang of this, 

right?)

Pina Colada

1 (6oz) box of pineapple Jello

2 cups boiling pineapple juice

2 cups coconut rum

Directions: Mix juice and Jello and cool.  Add rum.  Pour and set.

Optional: Add dried coconut into the cups before placing them in the fridge.  (Well done!)

Margarita (authentic version)

1 (6oz) box of lime Jello

2 cups boiling water

1 1/2 cups tequila

1/4 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau

1/4 cup lime juice

Directions: Do you still need them?  Top with salt after the shots set (optional).

Margarita (easy version)

1 (6oz) box of lime Jello

1 cup boiling margarita mix

1 cup cold margarita mix

2 cups tequila

Enjoy!