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I have been under some stress lately and really was not in the mood for baking…but did want to do something easy and cute for Valentine’s Day. Besides we were having a family gathering to celebrate the Chinese New Year at my mom’s. I ended up making cheese balls and these jelly shots. I got the idea from Basic Jello Shots Recipe. Honestly, this is the first time that I tasted jelly shots…after a while testing the optimal ratio concentration of vodka and juice I almost forgot about my distress…but please, do not add any vodka if you plan to serve this jelly to kids…I made two batches, one for the adult taste and the other one for the kids.
The ratio of juice and vodka or distilled spirit is up to your discretion and I will not judge you for that…I decided to go with 1 part of vodka with 3 parts of juice.
This jelly shots were a lot of fun! Next time, instead of using flavored red color gelatin, I will use fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, pineapple…the kids love it!
Before I forget…
Now, back to the recipe…
Ingredients:
Red color flavored gelatin of your preference, 3 oz
Any light color juice, I used Trader’s Joe White grape at least 16 oz
2 envelopes of Knox gelatin, unflavored
Vodka, flavored vodka or any other distilled spirit
Method:
For the red color gelatin, follow the instruction described on the box of the gelatin and refrigerate in a square or rectangular container, with approximately ¼ inch depth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Two hours later or next day, prepare the juice gelatin.
Pour approximately 4 oz of the juice of your preference in a bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the juice and let it stand a minute or so, until all the gelatin has been absorbed by the juice.
Heat up the remaining juice, pour the hot juice over the gelatin and stir until is completely dissolved. The liquid should be clear without any particles.
In case you prefer to add vodka, replace juice with whatever amount of vodka or distilled spirit of your preference. I added 12 oz of juice and 4 oz of pear flavored vodka.
Set the juice gelatin until totally cold. In the meantime, remove the flavored red gelatin and place in a warm water bath to release the gelatin from the container. Flip the gelatin into a flat surface and with the help of a cookie cutter, cut the gelatin and gently place the red gelatin molds into a container that you want your final gelatin.
Once you finish all the cutting, gently pour the cold juice gelatin over the mold and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
To serve, place the gelatin in a warm water bath, and flip on a plate.
Serve cold.
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Did you know that some scientists claim that gelatin can promote joint health? Moreover, there are some scientific evidences that gelatin taken orally can benefit fingernail and even prevent hair loss in men and women.
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The jello shots are so pretty! Sorry that things are stressful, but I am glad figuring out the perfect jello shots helped…
Hi Juliana! And A Happy New Year to YOU!
What lovely Jell-O shots. Would you believe I’ve never made Jell-O shots before. Perhaps I’ll give it a try and surprise Marion for Valentine’s Day. Her 93rd birthday is right around the corner too:)
Thank you so much for sharing…
Hi Juliana, Wishing a Happy lunar and a prosperous new year!
Very lovely jelly shots and anyone would be pleased to receive these for Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
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Sorry to hear you’ve been under some stress. These jelly shots look good. How many can you have, do you think, in one sitting? xx
These are STUNNING!! I wish I had time to make them before Thursday… But hearts are always welcome
A jelly shot is something I’ve never made or even tasted yet. Yours turned out beautifully and what a great idea to bring to a gathering. I can see how they would relieve a little stress
Happy New Year, Juliana!
Oh, these were a staple during college. Fun way to get the evening started!
Happy Chinese New Years! I have yet to try those jelly shots with booze. Maybe that is why I’m so stressed? He He. I bet you are busy, hope you enjoy all the festivities.
-Gina-
The jelly shots look so gorgeous! What a easy but sweet way to impress one’s Valentine! Thanks for sharing the recipe and wish you a very happy year of the sanke!
Happy New Chinese Year Juliana. Hope you are over the stress right now. I’ve never made Jelly shots or tried them before as I am not a fan of alcohol but they do look cute.
These little jelly shots are so pretty! The more you eat it, the more you like it. I would Absolut-ly like it.
I hope you are having a wonderful week, Juliana! 
Love the shots with the hearts, too cute. These are so much fun to make and eat at parties. Hope you get a chance to relax soon!
The jelly with two hearts – Oh my, that’s so cute!! Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family!
Fun recipe! I’ve never made Jell-O shots, either with or without booze (and of course knowing me, I’d make them with booze!). Great idea, and really cute and pretty. Good stuff – thanks.
The heart jellies are beautiful, Juliana!
May you have a very happy dia dos namorados!! Um abraço, querida!
Hermosa receta son delicias de amor…. Feliz día,hugs,hugs.
Hi Juliana…it’s been such a long time since I haven’t commented on yours and others’ blogs due to sorrowful events in my family, and health issues as well! If you had commented and I haven’t responded, I truly am sorry for that.
Just adore the cute and clever Jell-O shots, and especially the sweet little hearts. Thanks for the tutorial photos.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Chinese New Year in health and prosperity.
Also, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! xo
Jello always reminds me of going to Luby’s as a kid!
Happy Valentines Day, Juliana!
They’re gorgeous! And red is such a great colour for Chinese celebrations
Happy Chinese New Year!
Lovely jelly shots!
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Juliana!
Well these vodka jell-o shots would definitely cheer me up after my heavy cold Juliana! Thanks for replying in my question for the culinary trip! Perhaps you could consider visiting again ha,ha and get Stan to learn to cook Greek food lol!
These are so cute! Great idea to stay away from baking!
Your photos are perfect, Juliana! Love the one with the little hearts. I’ve never had a jello shot, but after seeing this, I’ve been missing something!
Happy Chinese New Year to you too!!!!!
Love the jelly shots, such a cool idea, simple yet elegant and a do-ahead recipe. I agree using strawberries, raspberries or other fruit instead of red food color would be better.
Hi Juliana, Happy valentine’s day to you. Cute little jelly, perfect for valentine.
Have a wonderful week ahead, regards.
Dear Juliana,
What a delicious, beautiful and refreshing suggestion!!
Cheers and happy Valentin Day,
Lia.
How fun and festive! I would love these. Happy Belated Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your stressed goes away and your troubles get resolved Juliana. Take care.
Few shots of vodka for adults during Valentine’s day should be ok and I am loving how the jelly turned out in such an attractive way.
I may not be a fan of gelatin…but I’m sure impressed with how creative you’ve been with it ;o)
Happy Valentine dear Juliana.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
Love the ones with the red hearts inside. Ahhh, Jello shots look so innocent. But boy, look out after a few of them. LOL
Your jelly shots look like they are fun and they look yummy!
Awesome! I love that you made jello shots for Valentine’s Day. I hope you had a great one and a happy Chinese New Year, too!
So the preparation is therapeutic and eating is enjoyable, that is one stone two birds! : )
Happy Chinese New Year, Juliana! And Cheers!
These jello shots look SO good! I really like your version! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Pretty! Jelly shots are so awesome.
Cheers,
Rosa
Fantastic little things, aren’t they? Yours look gorgeous! I’ve been looking into them too, got a book called edible cocktails but just haven’t got around to it. I love how all of yours have turned out!
I must have seen jelly shots in a shots recipes book at least five years ago, but I still haven’t prepared them. They have always been on my mind though because it’s such a funny way to drink alcohol! Yours look really beautiful and appetising! Thank you for the inspiration!
What romantic and delicious little jellies my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
these are fun and hope your feeling better soon hugs
I’m so sorry you’ve been feeling a little stressed, Juliana, but I hopeas I’m typing this, it’s all bette now..or close to it. I always find that baking ‘destresses’ me, but sometimes the stress takes away the motivation to cook or bake, for me, so it really depends on the severity. In any event, your JELL-O shots are so pretty and definitely a ‘destresser’
Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year!
Oh – I haven’t had these in years – probably since my early 20s
Happy New Year, Juliana!
hi juliana, gong xi fa cai to you! i’m sure these jelly shots brought smiles to everyone at the dinner! Hope you had a wonderful valentine’s day too!
for the longest time, i had no idea where gelatin came from, and part of me wishes i still didn’t know…
these are great, juliana!
Very pretty and yum!
[Belated] Happy Valentine’s Day and New Year Juliana.
This recipe is going into my survival kit
. Your photos are spectacular. I hope your weekend is off to a great start. Have a good day. Blessings…Mary
Those jello shots seem to be quite popular, and sound like a terrific stress reliever to me! I hope life gets a bit easier soon, and Happy Belated Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day!
Those cute little hearts look in jelly look beautiful.
First time I have heard of this. They are adorable!
Happy Chinese New Year to you too. Hope you had a wonderful V-day celebration as well. These Jell-o Shots are definitely fun to make and to eat. I love that you put two different layer for contrast.
So beautiful. I love the one you make with the heart shaped one on the bottom of the little bowl, so cute.
These look like so much fun! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Your jellies looks refreshing and delicious! These would be gone in a jiffy in my house!
How cute! Makes a great v-day gift.