Friday, July 1, 2011

Lemon Drop Jello Shots

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to add it into gelatin and serve it in small cups - known as Jello Shots.  It's pretty much like making regular Jello except with some alcohol added instead of cold water.

I had made these ages ago for a 4th of July party and forgot all about them!  They just popped into my head yesterday, so here they are!

  • 6 lemons - cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 (3 oz.) package lemon jello
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cold lemon vodka(optional)
Empty out the citrus to create a vessel.  Juice the citrus first, as it makes for easier pulp removal.  Reserve juice.



Hollow out the citrus by turning them inside out, and take out the pith and the membranes.


Make jello according to recipe above.  Place citrus cups into muffin pan holes.  Pour in Jello and chill overnight.


Be sure to use a sharp, straight edge knife to slice into wedges.

You can do this with any citrus - even hollowed out strawberries!  Use your imagination!
Lemon Drop Jello Shots

14 comments:

  1. What a fun idea Patti, they look really cool too! Happy July 4th Weekend:@)

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  2. I make jello shots for our July 4th pool party every year...I'm doing this tonight!

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  3. I was just thinking about making jell-o shots. These are so cool!

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  4. These look great in lemon wedges. Wishing you a wonderful 4th of July Weekend.

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  5. love this! you are so creative!

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  6. I'll take about 4 of these right now =o) Very fun!!!

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  7. These made me smile and are such a fun idea. Happy 4th July!

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  8. This is such a great idea and easier to suck out than the plastic cups!

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  9. These are the cutest things I've ever seen. And, I have the perfect person to share this recipe with. Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/07/sweet-indulgences-sunday-11.html

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  10. these are the cutest thigs ever. bookmarking for the net party!

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  11. Cutest way I've seen to have a drink!

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  12. Hi! Just stopping by to let you know that your recipe tied for #2 on last week's Sweet Indulgences Sunday on A Well-Seasoned Life. Hope you'll be able to come by and share some of your recipes this week.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/07/sweet-indulgences-sunday-12.html

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  13. So making these for a neighbors' get together next week. xo

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