I feel the need to tell you that although my last two posts have centered around alcohol, I don’t even drink all that often…
That said, WHO WANTS JELLO SHOTS?! Muwahahaha!
Ben and I are heading to a 4th of July party tomorrow and I thought it’d be super festive to bring a platter of fruity red and blue shots to share. I can’t even tell you the last time I had a Jello shot, and I’ve certainly never made them, but for some reason I felt utterly compelled to whip up a batch 66 of them.
If you’ve never made them either, I’ve got good news – they’re ridiculously easy. First, get your supplies together: mini cups with lids, vodka, Jello (4, 3oz packages for 65-70 shooters) and fresh fruit (optional.)
Lay your plastic cups out on a platter like such, leaving some room in between each cup. They may fit now, but the lids extend a little past the cup rim.
I got these mini cups at Walmart by the way.
Oops, they seem to have forgotten to add Jello shots to the list! I’ll write them.
Next, prepare your Jello according to package directions, HOWEVER, instead of the cold water it asks for…
use cold vodka instead! :D
Once the Jello is ready to go, pour the mixture into the cups until they are 3/4 of the way full, then get out your fruit.
I used blueberries in my Berry Blue Jello batch and plopped 3 blueberries into each shot.
Aren’t they the cutest things you’ve ever seen?! I wanted to pinch their little cheeks and put them in my pocket!
Instead I snapped on their lids and stashed them in the fridge. :)
I repeated the process with Strawberry Jello and strawberry pieces,
then made a third, larger batch by combining one box of each flavor for a super-berry treat!
The great thing about these cups is you can stack them on top of each other. That way they don’t take up your entire fridge – which is where they need to stay for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Shootin’ time! :D
Take it,
cup it,
squish it,
shoot it! :D
Happy 4th of July!
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Tell me one fun thing you’re doing this holiday weekend!
kelsey 05.07.2012
hey girl, just wondering about how much vodka you used for each package of jello. did you use one bottle of vodka for all three varieties? i’m hosting a bachelorette party this weekend and am a TOTAL NOVICE in the world of jello making!
Lexi 07.04.2011
As a self-proclaimed Jello shot maker professional, I thought I’d share a tip for you. If you spray a shot of Pam in the cups, they’ll come out a lot easier with no waste. Just simply shake the cups to loosen the Jello from the sides and it’ll come out in one big hunk.
You can use any kind of alcohol and any kind of liquid. My friend and I made over 200 for a party once and got super creative – Cherry Jello, Coke, and rum – Berry Jello, water and Coconut rum – Lime Jello, tequila, and lemonade, etc. People will eat ANY of them!
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Ms. Dinners-Dates 07.03.2011
Fireworks are my fave!
I recently found your blog and I love it. Great food, great pictures!
Check out what it is like in New England this time of the year: http://dinnersanddates.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-holiday-weekend.html
Happy Fourth!
Donna 07.03.2011
Which Walmart did you purchase the cups? Ankeny does not carry them.
Thanks!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.04.2011
I got them at the West Des Moines one by Trader Joe’s!
dmcgirl (Dawn) 07.03.2011
Must have been one heck of a party! He HE HE
Amanda R 07.02.2011
I discovered CAKE flavored vodka today! it smells like a white cake baking. And its tastes like cake. With the whole vodka thing going on. I have been thinking all day of a way to incorporate this into jello shots LOL!!!
Jackie @ that deep breath 07.02.2011
I think it’s amazing you posted a recipe to making jello shots. The best part is definitely the fresh fruit. Your awesome.
Lindsay 07.02.2011
OMG, I am so making jello shots to take with to our party tomorrow! I’ve already made my trifle and a chinese nappa cabbage salad, but these will be the hit of the day! Thanks for the wonderful idea (the cups are super cute too, we’ll be picking those up!)
Rachel 07.02.2011
I’m off to a wedding later today–It’s nice to get out of town for a couple days! On Monday, we’re heading to Inwood for a family reunion of sorts for my husband’s family.
Carey @ Positively Blonde 07.02.2011
I made many, many jello shots in college! We never got creative with it like you did though, by adding the fruit- great idea!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio 07.02.2011
cute! Y’all have fun!
Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfields 07.02.2011
We had jello shots sort of like that last night at a bachelorette party :)
This weekend I am headed to the lake for the three days of sun, fun and boating! Have a good weekend!
Emily@RunningPerspective 07.02.2011
hahah love ittttttt!
Lindsey 07.02.2011
It is my first beach day today!
I love Jello shots, and those cups are the best – some people use the deeper shot glass types and the are hard to get the shot out of. And believe it or not I have never had Jello shots with real fruit, but I will be adding some next time now!
Have you ever had fruit soaked in vodka? It is soo good :)
Erin 07.02.2011
Sitting by the pool, shootin’ these ;-)
mare(a trader Joe's shopper) 07.02.2011
going to Vegas for a month—i know hot, but i won a month’s stay at a 8 bedroom home, on a golf course?!!!!!!!! I am going to lay by the pool during the day and go to the casinos at night, and pretend I’m livin large. No jello shots for me…..Im headin straight to the Belliago Bar & ordering something $$$$$$$$$$$
Have a great 4th,
Lucky Mare
Jenny 07.02.2011
AHH! My hubby and I throw a 3rd of July bash every year and jello shots are always on the menu. I usually jazz them up with flavored liquor (pineapple rum is my fave) but the addition of fruit will make these uber-tasty. As for our party…this year we are adding a new feature -hot dog eating contest. So excited! Have a great holiday!
Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa 07.02.2011
Eeewwww. Vokda and jello – two of my least favorite things ever! I was at a bachelorette party last summer and they had tootsie pop jello shots. Have you ever heard of chocolate jello? That just seems so wrong.
We are heading up to MN to not camp at the state park we though we were going to be camping at. Tis the weekend to be spontaneous!
debbie 07.02.2011
jello shots are the best! But with the fruit? Too cute!