Jello Shots

Build the Meal Around Jello Shots

• Party snacks
• Fresh fruit
• Water

Making Jello Shots, Step by Step

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1. Set the shot cups on a tray, or in a baking dish, so that they are easy to move.

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2. Pour the jelly crystals into a large heatproof jug and add the boiling water. Stir for 2 full minutes, until every crystal has dissolved and the liquid is clear.

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3. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the cold vodka.

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4. Pour into the shot cups, filling each almost to the top, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.

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5. Top with a small swirl of whipped cream and a piece of fruit, if you like, and serve chilled.

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Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Stir the crystals until they are completely dissolved. Grainy jelly tastes bad and does not set evenly.

Cool the hot mixture for a few minutes before adding the vodka. Very hot liquid evaporates alcohol, and the shots come out weaker.

Stand the shots up in the fridge on a flat shelf. A tilted tray gives shots that set on a slant.

Leftovers

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. They soften and weep if left at room temperature for long. Do not freeze.

Jello Shots: Your Questions Answered

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.