Super Easy Fireball Cherry Jello Shots Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio of water to vodka in jello shots? ›

Add in the 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of vodka. Stir until mixed and pour into 2oz. cups filled 1/2 to 3/4 of the way.

How long will jello shots last in the fridge? Jello shots will last in the fridge for 3-5 days so you can make them in advance for your party. After that, they may lose their flavor and the consistency of the shot will start to change.

Jello shots won't set properly if you add too much alcohol. Generally, a basic batch of jello shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of alcohol. However, jello shots can be made with as much as 2/3 cup alcohol without changing their texture.

Vodka and white rum are both great options for your alcohol, although other spirits, like gin, whiskey, tequila and brandy all work.

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka, or other liquor. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to reach a consistent temperature. Place 1 (3-ounce) package any flavor gelatin in a separate bowl or glass measuring cup, and slowly add the remaining 1 cup boiling water.

This jello shot recipe uses 1/2 cup vodka for 12 shots = 1/3 ounce vodka per shot. That's 4 jello shots to equal 1 regular shot of vodka. Even if you take out the cold water and use 1 cup vodka = that's still only 2/3 ounce vodka per shot. This is typical of jello shots.

Dissolve each packet of jelly crystals in one cup of boiling water. Stand until room temperature. Add 1 cup vodka to each jelly, then pour into shot glasses and refrigerate until set (about 3 hours).

Jello Shots, like life, are all about balance. That said, if you want a strong one, it is possible if you leave it in the fridge long enough. In a Supercall experiment, we found that the strongest Jello Shot that will set is three-to-one ratio of 80-proof alcohol to water, and it took a full day to become mostly solid.

It's a good idea to make layered jello shots the day before the party, so each layer has enough time to set.

Say the cost of producing a single jello shot (materials, time, overheads) is $0.50, and you want a 20% profit margin. You divide the cost by 80% (or 0.8), which gives you a price of $0.63. To keep prices user-friendly, you might round this up to $0.65 or even $0.70 per shot.

How do you harden jello shots fast? ›

If you don't have a couple of hours to wait, there are a few ways to make jello shots set faster. Add ice cubes: Follow the usual recipe but add in a few ice cubes along with the vodka and cold water. Stir until the ice is fully melted, then put the shots in the refrigerator to set.

Jello shots can certainly get you drunk if you eat enough of them. These delicious sweeties may contain a significant amount of alcohol.

“Jello Shots should be less boozy than a standard co*cktail as far as the amount of booze,” Williams says. While people can go heavier on the booze, the standard Jello Shot holds significantly less alcohol than a regular shot.

The sugar in these mixes helps to mask the taste of alcohol, and when you tie alcohol up in solid form, it doesn't dissolve as much on your tongue, which means you can't taste the alcohol as much. That means that you can easily get a little too drunk without realizing it.

Place shot glasses on a baking tray for easy transport. Pour gelatin mixture into paper or plastic shot cups* and chill in refrigerator until set, 1 hour or more. *Reviewers suggest coating the shot cups lightly with cooking spray so the shots slide right out.

To make strong gels, make sure to use strong gelatin. If bloom strength isn't listed on your generic gelatin, that may be the source of gelling problems. Hydrate in two steps. To make strong gels, you're going to need every ounce of gelling power in your gelatin.

That wisdom starts with making sure the Jell-O doesn't stick to the sides of the plastic cup, and all you need is a little vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray to demonstrate your prowess.