Jello shots
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil 3 cups of water then add jello. Mix jello and water until jello is completely disolved. Add the two cups of vodka and mix together. Pour mixture into plastic shot glasses and chill until firm. Then, eat away...
Jello Shots are a classic American party staple made by dissolving flavored Jell-O gelatin in hot water, combining with vodka, and setting in plastic cups until firm. They offer a fun, easy-to-serve format that disguises the alcohol within the familiar candy-sweet flavor of the Jell-O. They are one of the most widely made party drinks in North American bar culture.
History & Origins
Jello Shots are believed to have been invented by Tom Lehrer, the satirist and mathematician, in the 1950s as a way to smuggle alcohol onto a military base by disguising it in Jell-O. They became a college party phenomenon in the 1970s and 1980s across the United States, entering mainstream party culture. The exact popularization timeline is disputed but their ubiquity is undeniable.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Sweet artificial fruit from the Jell-O with a vodka alcohol note. Palate: Jiggly, sweet, and candy-like — the vodka's heat is effectively masked by the Jell-O's intense sugar and artificial fruit flavoring. Finish: Sweet and short, with a clean vodka warmth that registers only after swallowing.
Pro Tip
Ensure the Jell-O is fully dissolved before adding the vodka, and allow at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) of refrigeration for the shots to set firmly.
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