We couldn't be more excited for summer: going to bars and restaurants safely again, catching some rays with our toes in the sand, and of course, busting out the yummy, frosty, summertime drinks! If you follow us on Instagram, you know we've been getting ready for the holiday weekend with fun summer sippers. So today, we're talking about the most fun cocktail you can bring to a party: one that jiggles! Yes, friends, the wonderful, wiggly Jell-O shot! Who doesn't want their cocktail to dance across their tongue?!
You know how we roll: these are zhush-ed up Jell-O shots that are still super easy to make. And, of course, they are deeeee-licious! Bring them to your next summer shindig and everyone will be celebrating your mastery of mixology! You can also be creative with the presentation: pour them into molds, cut out fun shapes with cookie cutters, put them in cups to eat with a spoon, garnish them with fruit or tiny umbrellas -- the sky's the limit. So shimmy over to the grocery store, pick up some gelatin, and get ready for your sips to squiggle!
Strawberry Margarita Shots
1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila 3/4 oz. Cointreau 1/4 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 1/2 oz. cold water 1/2 box of Strawberry Jell-O (1 1/2 oz.) 1/2 cup of boiling water In a bowl, stir together the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and cold water. Place in the fridge to chill while you prep the remaining ingredients. In a small saucepan, boil 1/2 cup of water and stir in strawberry Jell-O until completely dissolved. Add the Jell-O mix to the tequila mix and stir to combine. Pour the liquid into shot glasses, molds, a baking pan, etc. and refrigerate for at least three hours (or overnight) until completely set. Slurp & enjoy!
Jungle Bird Shots
We've featured this delicious, bitter, tiki cocktail on our Instagram previously. It turns into a great Jell-O shot!
2 oz. blackstrap (or dark) rum
1 1/2 oz. Campari
3 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin (such as Knox brand)
In a bowl, stir together the rum and Campari. In a small saucepan, heat pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup over medium heat. Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the juice mixture to the spirits mixture and stir to combine. Pour the liquid into shot glasses, molds, a baking pan, etc. and refrigerate for at least three hours (or overnight) until completely set. Slurp & enjoy!
Piña Colada Shots
We've also recently featured the Piña Colada cocktail, as well as its funky blue cousin, the Blue Hawaiian. Another great cocktail to turn into a squiggly shot!
2 oz. light rum
2 oz. cream of coconut
4 oz. pineapple juice
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin (such as Knox brand)
In a bowl, stir together the rum and cream of coconut. In a small saucepan, heat pineapple juice over medium heat. Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Add the juice mixture to the rum mixture and stir to combine. Pour the liquid into shot glasses, molds, a baking pan, etc. and refrigerate for at least three hours (or overnight) until completely set. Slurp & enjoy!
Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! Don't forget to tag your wild and wiggly shots on Instagram with @thefizzycoupe and #thefizzycoupe so we can see your wonderful creations. Cheers!
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