One of the most creative ways of serving alcohol is to make alcoholic jellies. The preparation process is very simple and does not change from that of normal jellies. This article explains how to make lots of colorful and fruity jellies to serve to friends at a party. In addition, it contains many creative ideas for those who want to go beyond the traditional recipe.
Steps
Method 1 of 7: Traditional Alcoholic Jellies
Step 1. Get all the ingredients you need
The following doses allow you to prepare 32 jellies of 30 ml each:
- 170 g of instant gelatin powder;
- 750 ml of water;
- 250 ml of a spirit of your choice (cold).
Step 2. Mix the water and spirits
The proportions vary according to the alcohol content of the drink. Respect the following proportions to give the right consistency to the jellies:
- 390 ml of a liqueur with an alcohol content of about 20 ° and 90 ml of water;
- 300 ml of a distillate with an alcohol content of about 45 ° and 180 ml of water;
- 180 ml of pure alcohol (which has an alcohol content that exceeds 90 °) and 300 ml of water.
Step 3. Cool the mixture
Put it in the refrigerator and wait for it to cool before continuing. The importance of this step is given by the fact that, unlike water, alcohol boils and evaporates at a temperature of 78 ° C. Afterwards, the alcoholic drink must be diluted again, but in this case the water must be boiling. Chilling the mixture in the refrigerator is to prevent the temperature from exceeding the boiling point and therefore the alcohol from evaporating. To prevent the jellies from having too low an alcohol content, let the mixture cool in the refrigerator for as long as necessary.
Step 4. Bring 250ml of water to a boil
You will need 240ml, but it is best to heat 250ml as a small percentage will evaporate.
Step 5. Dissolve the instant gelatin in 240ml of boiling water
Keep stirring until the powder has dissolved completely.
Step 6. Incorporate the cold mixture of water and liquor
Step 7. Grease the shot glasses
You will have less trouble extracting the jellies once they are ready. For convenience you can use spray oil. Another way to make it easier for the jellies to come out of the glasses is to add popsicle sticks or teaspoons.
Step 8. Pour the mixture into the shot glasses
Step 9. Line up the glasses in a tray and place them in the refrigerator (not the freezer)
Wait for the gelatin to solidify, it will take 2 to 4 hours. Alcoholic jellies should be eaten cold, so keep them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Method 2 of 7: Alcoholic Jellies Enclosed in Orange Peel
This is a fun and original way to serve alcoholic jellies. The oranges must be completely emptied of the pulp before being filled.
Step 1. Cut the oranges in half
Step 2. Empty the oranges from the pulp using a spoon
Only the rind should remain.
Step 3. Pour the mixture into the oranges
Step 4. Put the oranges in the refrigerator and chill the jelly overnight
After a while, the alcoholic jellies may seem ready, but it is best to leave them in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to prevent them from breaking when you need to cut them.
Step 5. Cut the hemispheres into three parts
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Method 3 of 7: Multilayer Alcoholic Jellies
Each layer will have a different color and flavor. Your alcoholic jellies will be colorful and have different flavor combinations. If you want to create a gradient effect, let each layer cool for only 10 minutes before adding the next one.
Step 1. Purchase 3 packs of instant gelatin powder in different colors (85g each)
Step 2. Prepare the jelly for the first layer
Choose the color and flavor you prefer. Follow the recipe for traditional alcoholic jellies, but cut the doses in half.
Step 3. Pour the gelatin into the cups, filling them 1/3 full
Step 4. Wait for the jelly to become compact
Step 5. Repeat the process with the second gelatin pack
Pour it into shot glasses to form the second layer. Fill them 2/3 of their capacity.
Step 6. Wait for the second layer of gelatin to solidify as well
Step 7. Prepare the jelly for the third layer
Use it to fill the shot glasses. At this point you will have three layers of different color and taste.
Step 8. Wait for the third layer of gelatin to become compact as well
Serve the alcoholic jellies cold.
Method 4 of 7: Single Color Alcoholic Jellies
Green food coloring has been used in this guide, but you can choose whichever shade you prefer. The food coloring does not affect the taste of the jellies, so you can indulge yourself to your heart's content.
Step 1. Follow the traditional alcoholic jelly recipe using a yellow colored instant jelly
Step 2. Add green or blue food coloring (or both) before pouring the gelatin into the shot glasses
This way the jelly will turn green. If you want, you can change the dose of dye each time to give a different shade to the jellies.
Step 3. Serve the alcoholic jellies
The choice of green color makes them perfect for celebrating, for example, St. Patrick's Day or Earth Day.
Method 5 of 7: High Alcohol Vodka Jellies
By following this recipe you will get very strong alcoholic jellies. Each will contain 22 or 45ml of vodka, so consume responsibly.
Step 1. Use 85g of instant gelatin powder
Orange and lime are the most suitable flavors because they recall those of vodka-based cocktails. Among the flavors not recommended are cherry, because the final flavor of the jellies could resemble that of cough syrup, and also grapes and blueberry.
Step 2. Dissolve the gelatin powder in 120ml of boiling water
It is essential that the water has actually reached a boil for the powder to be able to dissolve. Also make sure you dose it correctly.
Step 3. Stir until the powder has dissolved completely
Step 4. Add 420 ml of a vodka with an alcohol content of 80 °
If you want you can add up to 550 ml without risking to compromise the consistency of the jellies in an excessive way, but the taste of the vodka could mask that of the other ingredients. Also, the jellies will be softer and more viscous than normal.
Step 5. Pour the mixture into the shot glasses
If you used 420 ml of vodka, you will be able to make 9 or 18 jellies of 60 or 30 ml each respectively.
Method 6 of 7: Vegetarian Alcoholic Jellies
Step 1. Use agar agar as a substitute for gelatin of animal origin
Pour it into 200ml of boiling water and cook it for a couple of minutes, stirring. Read the directions on the package to find out how much agar to use in relation to 200ml of water.
Step 2. Add 200ml of your favorite alcoholic drink
Alternatively, you can use 100ml of liqueur or distillate and 100ml of a soft drink of your choice.
Step 3. Pour the mixture into the shot glasses
Step 4. Wait for the time indicated on the agar agar package
This type of gelling agent also works at room temperature, so there is no need to put the jellies in the refrigerator.
Step 5. Serve the alcoholic jellies
Method 7 of 7: Alcoholic Themed Jellies
Step 1. Replicate the classic cocktail recipe
It's a fun way to revisit your favorite drinks.
Step 2. Adapt the tastes and colors of the alcoholic jellies to the theme of the party
For example, base your choice on the time and holidays of the year.
Step 3. Delight your guests' palates with these sweet jellies
If you don't have time to prepare a real dessert, you can draw inspiration from the flavor of your favorite cakes to prepare alcoholic jellies to serve at the end of the meal.
Step 4. Use the colors of your favorite team
You can serve alcoholic jellies to friends while watching your favorite team's games.
Step 5. Add fresh fruit pieces to the jelly
You can vary the type of fruit according to the season. For example, you can use pieces of watermelon or melon to cool down hot summer evenings.
wikiHow Video: How To Make Alcoholic Jellies (Jello Shots)
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Advice
- You can add a small amount of extra gelatin for firmer alcoholic jellies. Use plain tea which is tasteless.
- The shot glasses can be made of glass or plastic. If they are soft, you can mash them to release the jellies. The ideal is to use transparent glasses to be able to appreciate the bright colors. If you don't want to take the spoons to the picnic as well, use the paper cups so they can break apart to be able to eat the jellies.
- If there are children at the party, make colorful jellies for them too, using fruit juice instead of liqueur.
Warnings
- Keep alcoholic jellies out of the reach of children as they may mistake them for ordinary candy.
- Although alcoholic jellies have a similar taste to candy, their alcohol content often exceeds that of a glass of beer or wine. Warn your guests, let at least a few minutes pass between a "drink" and the other and don't lose the count so as not to overdo it.
- Gelatine is not suitable for vegetarians, as it is obtained from the rind, connective tissues, bones and other parts of cattle and pigs. You can find various vegetarian or vegan substitutes for gelatin on the market, for example agar agar. Look for them online or in stores that specialize in organic and natural foods if one of your guests is vegetarian or vegan.
- Do not give alcoholic jellies to children as they can get drunk and feel sick.
