New Year’s Eve: Cosmopolitan Jelly Shots

Jelly Shot Test Kitchen takes Jello shots out of the frat house and has turned them into sophisticated, sassy gelatin shots any adult would be proud to serve at a dinner party or special occasion.

This book has Jello shots from Cosmopolitans, Tequila Sunrises, and Mojitos to Gimlets and Chocolate Martinis. Armed with a saucepan, a cake pan, and a sharp knife (and ingredients!), you can be well on your way to a gorgeous batch of Jelly Shots.

Here’s a beautiful as well as fabulous Cosmopolitan Jelly Shot perfect for any occasion.

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup orange flavored vodka
1/4 cup Roses lime juice (or fresh lime juice and a dash simple syrup or agave nectar)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (substitute Cointreau or Triple Sec for a milder tasting jelly shot)
2 ½ envelopes plain Knox gelatin (1/2 envelope equals ¾ teaspoon)
Lime zest for garnish, if desired

In a saucepan, sprinkle cranberry and lime juices with gelatin. Allow to soak for a few minutes. Heat on low, stirring constantly, until gelatin is fully dissolved (about 5 minutes). Stir in the liquors, making sure to fully incorporate. Pour into pan or molds, and chill until set, several hours or overnight. .

To serve, cut into desired shapes. Garnish with the lime zest. Makes 18 to 24 shots.

Note: Feel free to replace a little of the vodka with cranberry juice cocktail if you like.

Tags: cocktails, entertaining, jello shots

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