Friday, July 1, 2011

Lemon Drop Jello Shots

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to add it into gelatin and serve it in small cups - known as Jello Shots.  It's pretty much like making regular Jello except with some alcohol added instead of cold water.

I had made these ages ago for a 4th of July party and forgot all about them!  They just popped into my head yesterday, so here they are!

  • 6 lemons - cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 (3 oz.) package lemon jello
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cold lemon vodka(optional)
Empty out the citrus to create a vessel.  Juice the citrus first, as it makes for easier pulp removal.  Reserve juice.



Hollow out the citrus by turning them inside out, and take out the pith and the membranes.


Make jello according to recipe above.  Place citrus cups into muffin pan holes.  Pour in Jello and chill overnight.


Be sure to use a sharp, straight edge knife to slice into wedges.

You can do this with any citrus - even hollowed out strawberries!  Use your imagination!
Lemon Drop Jello Shots
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14 comments:

  1. LynnJuly 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a fun idea Patti, they look really cool too! Happy July 4th Weekend:@)

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  2. StephaniJuly 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I make jello shots for our July 4th pool party every year...I'm doing this tonight!

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  3. Eccentric Kitchen (Steph)July 1, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I was just thinking about making jell-o shots. These are so cool!

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  4. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsJuly 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    These look great in lemon wedges. Wishing you a wonderful 4th of July Weekend.

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  5. MaryJuly 1, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    love this! you are so creative!

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  6. ErinJuly 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I'll take about 4 of these right now =o) Very fun!!!

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  7. Sarah @Scrumptious SallyJuly 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    These made me smile and are such a fun idea. Happy 4th July!

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  8. Heather BuenJuly 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    This is such a great idea and easier to suck out than the plastic cups!

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  9. Kim McCallieJuly 2, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    These are the cutest things I've ever seen. And, I have the perfect person to share this recipe with. Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/07/sweet-indulgences-sunday-11.html

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  10. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysJuly 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    these are the cutest thigs ever. bookmarking for the net party!

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  11. Jenn@TheCakeDishJuly 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Cutest way I've seen to have a drink!

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  12. House Of AquaJuly 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    That is soooo cool!

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  13. Kim McCallieJuly 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Hi! Just stopping by to let you know that your recipe tied for #2 on last week's Sweet Indulgences Sunday on A Well-Seasoned Life. Hope you'll be able to come by and share some of your recipes this week.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/07/sweet-indulgences-sunday-12.html

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  14. Barbara F.May 24, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    So making these for a neighbors' get together next week. xo

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