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It seems like everyone just instinctively knows how to make JELL-O shots. Only recently did I discover that this fine art is not in everyone's repertoire. With the holidays coming up, it might be time to brush up on College Drinking 101.
The standard recipe includes 1 (6-oz) package JELL-O, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup cold water and 1 cup vodka. Over the years I have futzed with this recipe. I like to make them just a little bit stronger, occasionally a lot stronger. A nice combination is vodka with a liquer that is complementary to the JELL-O flavor. Tequila is really harsh, as I discovered while trying to invent margarita shots.
Smart and Final sells little souffle cups that are perfect. The paper cups make it easier to slurp the shot, but the plastic ones come with a little lid. You never know what might go flying around at parties, so it's probably safest to make the shots with lids. You may be thinking right now, "Things don't just go flying around at my parties." Well, wait until you serve the Jell-o shots.
I would like to think of a cute allusion for Tony's Shots, like "sweet, but packs a wallop." The truth is I invented them for Tony's final LAist BBQ. So I dedicate this recipe, and we can all cry in our Jell-o.
Tony's Jell-o Shots:
1 (6-oz) package Berry Blue Jell-o
2 cups boiling water
1 cup Absolut vodka
1/4 cup Chambord
1/4 cup Creme de Cassis
1/2 cup cold water
Pour JELL-O powder into a medium bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over JELL-O powder and stir for at least 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in vodka, liquers and cold water. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Photo by Elise Thompson for LAist
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don't forget about porch crawler: lots of budweiser, lots of vodka and a few cans of frozen lemonade. maybe more of a summertime favorite, but still some old school fun. deceptively powerful.
There's a great "How To" article on Jello Shots over at Mahalo.com that includes the ever popular rum, tequila and champagne variations... and how to make the shot inside a sealed banana's skin... which is actually kinda gross, but may impress the co-eds.
thanks! i have to admit i'm among the few who don't know how to make jello shots--i blame it on my immigrant upbringing. these shall be at the christmas party. yay!
hahhahahhahahhahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had like five of theses!
hahahahha I am durnk now thanks!!!!!
These ones were a little intense. You may want to use either the Chambord or Creme de Cassis, and add more water instead of using both. They are like little, Nyquil-colored time bombs.
(You were so hilarious today, Carrie. I am making them for you every time I see you).
mmmm thanks for the jello shots elise... they were little tasty cups of joy.
wow! what a compliment!! and of something i love so so so much!!
i downed many of these today and each was more delicious than the next
thank you so much for making, bringing, and naming these!!!!!!!
Here is a great site. How to make a Jello shot
Info on jello shots, and a giant list of drinking games :-)
Happy hangoverz and a pukin new year.
Why is the worst drug known to men in every conceivable way the only one that is legal to use in the USA?
A = Organized crime and the power they have over the body politic.
Of course, the myth has it, the jesus made some, so it must be good. Yeah, his fathers pure life sustaining water turned into the worst drug possible.
Ah HA, keep em drunk and hung over and they will never get a clue.
Drink up that which can be fuel.
The mafia controls our Jell-O supply???