How to make, then how to drink jello shots?!
Never experienced them before in my life!. I have packets of jelly (jell-o for american people) in my pantry, how to!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
1 package watermelon jell-o
1 cup boiling water
1 cup coconut rum
Mix hot water and jello!. Add rum!. Pour into 2 ounce cups!. Serve after the jello has set!.
but you can use any jello ,, watermelon just rocks thoughWww@FoodAQ@Com
1 cup boiling water
1 cup coconut rum
Mix hot water and jello!. Add rum!. Pour into 2 ounce cups!. Serve after the jello has set!.
but you can use any jello ,, watermelon just rocks thoughWww@FoodAQ@Com
I thought u just got some little shot glasses/ paper cup things and make jelly as you normally would but with vodka added or something, then leave in fridge and down in one!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
When mixing your Jello Shots, I suggest using a Glass mixing bowl or a large (64 ounce or larger) Glass "measuring cup"!. First, the glass makes it much easier to see if your Jello Shot is mixed thoroughly!. Second, the "measuring cup" usually has a spout or some sort of pouring lip!. This makes it easier to pour into the cups/pans/molds!. Third, glass doesn't get stained from the Jello or absorb the odors!.
Let's talk water!.
There really is an optimal temperature range for
making Jello and especially Jello Shots!. In my experience that temperature range is right around 140 degrees (F)!. Much cooler than that and the Jello doesn't mix well and dissolve properly!. If the water is too hot, the Jello tends to foam, which is fine; it just isn't as aesthetically pleasing as a nice smooth-looking Jello Shot!.
In order to make lots of one flavor of Jello Shot you will need a large mixing bowl, or a regular-sized mixing bowl if you are making lots of different flavors!.
Water Temperature
We talked about the correct temperature of the water earlier!. But how do you make lots of water at the correct temperature in order to make lots of Jello Shots!? What is the easiest way!? I have two ways that I use!. The first is to just keep running water through my coffee maker!. It is the perfect temperature and I just add water as I use it!. That way I always have enough!. This has its limitations when making very large batches (more than 6) of one flavor!. My coffee pot only holds 12 cups, therefore the 6x limit!. The other way is to get a big ol' pot of water heated up and keep it on low (you may have to adjust the setting depending on how
your stove works)!. Then, I just take water as I need it!. I have a
huge pot I like to use to make very large same-flavor batches but it's a little difficult to find the correct setting that keeps the
temp in the right range!. My sister suggests using a tea kettle!. I don't have one, so I don't use one, but it should work just fine
if you have one!.
Jello Shot Storage Containers
So, you ask MONTEJELLO?, where do you get those nifty little plastic Jello Shot Cups (including lids to make them easy to store and transport!)!? I'm glad you asked! You get them Right Here!
I have tried many different kinds of cups and these are the best! One Tip 'N Trick: The Jello Shots "set" much faster in the cups than in a pan, which is cool, especially when you are in a hurry!. And if you are really in a hurry, you can stick the Jello Shots in the freezer for about 10-20 minutes (depending on how hot the mix is and if you are using the little shot cups or a tray)!. I always finish them off in the fridge to avoid freezing!. JelloJectors? (Jello Shot Injector, Jello Shot Syringe) also work well for transport!. They are so much fun!
Slipping The Shots Out
It can help to spray the cups/molds/pans with a cooking spray like "Pam" or something similar, that way they come out easier!. I have to note that I personally don't like using a spray because I don't like that oily texture or taste!. But you can and it does work!. You can also dip the cups or molds in warm/hot water for a FEW SECONDS, this also works well!. Another option is to make the Jello Shots in
a tray, then cut them into squares and then putting the squares
into the Jello Shot Cups!. When filling the little Shot Cups I find
it works best to put the Jello into a pitcher!. I can fill the Shot
Cups much easier and faster than by using a big spoon or ladle!.
I have even used a baster with mixed results!. You don't have this
issue when using JelloJectors? (The Jello Shot Syringe, Jello Shot
Injector) THIS JUST IN - Check out Twist 'n SHOT
they solve the "Getting the Shot out of the Cup" problem quite well!.
Other Things to Put And/Or Transport Your Jello Shots In
Use those disposable foil pans or the new cheap but reusable tubs
like "GladWare!." I really like things with lids for several
reasons!. One, they are easy to transport!. Two, they keep your
fridge and car from smelling like a massive Jello Shot!. Three, if
you have lids you can stack the Jello Shots on top of each other!.
If you are in a jam and using an 8x8" pan for your Jello Shots,
you put it in a One Gallon Plastic Zip Lock Bag!. The pan fits
perfectly and you can blow air into the bag, and then seal it!.
You can now stack these too, though they are not as stable as a
rigid lid!.
USING MOLDS AND LAYERING JELLO
Molds are so cool; you can do a Christmas theme of green Jello Shot
trees and red Jello Shot Santas!. Or, you can do different colored
Jello Shot eggs and bunnies for Easter!. And of course what is cooler
than a black Jello Shot spider and a black and orange Jello Shot
witch for Halloween!? You can use letter molds and spell out "HAPPY
BIRTHDAY" to a friend!. If you are really creative you can even do
an American Flag Jello Shot for 4th of July, or a flag of many
other countries!
Now, getting the Jello into the mold is much easier than getting it
out!. But trust me, you can do it!. Two tricks: One, once again you
can use something like "Pam" to spray the molds!. Or you can dip
the molds in warm water and then turn the mold over on top of a
cookie sheet or something like that and they will just pop out!
How cool is that!? So basically only your imagination is the limit
when it comes to what you can do with Jello Shots!.
How to Layer a Jello Shot:
This takes some extra time but can be very much worth the effort!.
Layering Jello Shots makes a very nice presentation!. There are
some tricks involved, however, and like I said before, a nice
presentation takes some time!. First, make a layer and put it in
your chosen container!. Next, put it in your refrigerator until
completely set!. Make your next layer of Jello Shot and let it
cool, but not set!. A cool and thick but fluid consistency is best!.
If the second layer is too hot or the first layer isn't completely
set, you are not going to get what you are looking for!. If you hit
it just right, the two layers mix just a bit where they meet!. It is
actually kind of cool!. You can make as many layers as you want!. One
other tip, while pouring the layers spread out the pressure of your
pour so as not to dig a hole into the previous layer!.
OOOZers!
Something I did last Halloween was what I call OOOZers!. (Just so
you know, for Halloween, Black and Orange Jello Rocks!) In orange
Jello Shots I put a drop of red food coloring, then I poke a knife
through the food coloring and some of it stays with the knife!. You
end up with a really cool looking red, cloudy thing in the middle
of your Jello Shot!. Ok, cool might not be the best word to describe
the effect, but hey, it's Halloween! The OOOzer part actually comes
from the Black Jello!. You basically do the same thing, except what
you see is little spots of liquid on top of the Jello Shot!.
Invariably it gets touched and poof "blood" on your finger!. Again
Halloween is about the only time I would use this!. By the way, to
make "black" Jello you mix orange and grape!. It turns brown more
than black, but hey, it is close!. It kind of has the taste of a weak
"cola!." I got that tip directly from Kraft!.
For mixing my Jello Shots I like to use a large, glass measuring
cup!. The reasons for this are: One, it has a slight pour spout
which works great for pouring the Jello Shot mix into a pan or
larger mold!. It is not so hot for the little Jello Shot Cups or
smaller molds!. Two, I like the glass because I can see if the
Jello Shot is mixing well and/or properly!. And three, I like Glass
because it doesn't stain from the Jello Shot mix or absorb odors
like plastic will!. Metal would probably work OK too, except you
can't see through it!.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Juice: Another thing I like to do is use Juice in place of water in
some of my Jello Shot recipes!. Juice adds flavor, great flavor to
your Jello Shots!. I started using Juice in a recipe to help tame
the taste of tequila (I can't stand the taste of tequila; to be
honest, I don't even like the smell!) But I had a few requests for
a Margarita Jello Shot, so being the Jello Guru I had to come up
with a recipe!. It was a success!. While it is not my favorite Jello
Shot, it was OK, and I ate several!. More importantly, everyone else
loved it! (See what I mean about Jello Shots being a hit at a
party!?) Usually when coming up with a new Jello Shot, I start
using water for the hot liquid, then, if I think it needs
something else, I use either a like-flavored Juice (i!.e!. Orange
Juice in Orange Jello), or a complementary-flavored juice (i!.e!.
cranberry juice in Raspberry Jello)!. Again, using juice can take
your Jello Shots to a whole new level!. Yum!
Alcohol: You don't need to go out and buy all kinds of fancy
alcohol to make great Jello Shots!. (I have to admit, Vodka is what
I use most and my favorite is Absolut, which I rarely use, but more
on that later!.) You can use, and some of my recipes do call for,
several kinds of alcohol, but it isn't necessary unless you want
to make one of the recipes that call for it!. Using just Vodka and
water you can make at least a dozen different varieties of Jello
Shots!. Using Flavored Vodka!? Dozens more different Jello Shots are
possible!. Use Schnapps, Liqueurs or other forms of alcohol, rack
up many more dozen different recipes!. Bring in the juice and you
literally have over a thousand different Jello Shot possibilities!.
So why don't I use Absolut vodka if it is my favorite!? It is simply
a matter of economics!. 99% of the population can't tell if you use
Absolut vodka or the cheapest thing you can find!. Now, while I have
not given the whole population of thWww@FoodAQ@Com
Let's talk water!.
There really is an optimal temperature range for
making Jello and especially Jello Shots!. In my experience that temperature range is right around 140 degrees (F)!. Much cooler than that and the Jello doesn't mix well and dissolve properly!. If the water is too hot, the Jello tends to foam, which is fine; it just isn't as aesthetically pleasing as a nice smooth-looking Jello Shot!.
In order to make lots of one flavor of Jello Shot you will need a large mixing bowl, or a regular-sized mixing bowl if you are making lots of different flavors!.
Water Temperature
We talked about the correct temperature of the water earlier!. But how do you make lots of water at the correct temperature in order to make lots of Jello Shots!? What is the easiest way!? I have two ways that I use!. The first is to just keep running water through my coffee maker!. It is the perfect temperature and I just add water as I use it!. That way I always have enough!. This has its limitations when making very large batches (more than 6) of one flavor!. My coffee pot only holds 12 cups, therefore the 6x limit!. The other way is to get a big ol' pot of water heated up and keep it on low (you may have to adjust the setting depending on how
your stove works)!. Then, I just take water as I need it!. I have a
huge pot I like to use to make very large same-flavor batches but it's a little difficult to find the correct setting that keeps the
temp in the right range!. My sister suggests using a tea kettle!. I don't have one, so I don't use one, but it should work just fine
if you have one!.
Jello Shot Storage Containers
So, you ask MONTEJELLO?, where do you get those nifty little plastic Jello Shot Cups (including lids to make them easy to store and transport!)!? I'm glad you asked! You get them Right Here!
I have tried many different kinds of cups and these are the best! One Tip 'N Trick: The Jello Shots "set" much faster in the cups than in a pan, which is cool, especially when you are in a hurry!. And if you are really in a hurry, you can stick the Jello Shots in the freezer for about 10-20 minutes (depending on how hot the mix is and if you are using the little shot cups or a tray)!. I always finish them off in the fridge to avoid freezing!. JelloJectors? (Jello Shot Injector, Jello Shot Syringe) also work well for transport!. They are so much fun!
Slipping The Shots Out
It can help to spray the cups/molds/pans with a cooking spray like "Pam" or something similar, that way they come out easier!. I have to note that I personally don't like using a spray because I don't like that oily texture or taste!. But you can and it does work!. You can also dip the cups or molds in warm/hot water for a FEW SECONDS, this also works well!. Another option is to make the Jello Shots in
a tray, then cut them into squares and then putting the squares
into the Jello Shot Cups!. When filling the little Shot Cups I find
it works best to put the Jello into a pitcher!. I can fill the Shot
Cups much easier and faster than by using a big spoon or ladle!.
I have even used a baster with mixed results!. You don't have this
issue when using JelloJectors? (The Jello Shot Syringe, Jello Shot
Injector) THIS JUST IN - Check out Twist 'n SHOT
they solve the "Getting the Shot out of the Cup" problem quite well!.
Other Things to Put And/Or Transport Your Jello Shots In
Use those disposable foil pans or the new cheap but reusable tubs
like "GladWare!." I really like things with lids for several
reasons!. One, they are easy to transport!. Two, they keep your
fridge and car from smelling like a massive Jello Shot!. Three, if
you have lids you can stack the Jello Shots on top of each other!.
If you are in a jam and using an 8x8" pan for your Jello Shots,
you put it in a One Gallon Plastic Zip Lock Bag!. The pan fits
perfectly and you can blow air into the bag, and then seal it!.
You can now stack these too, though they are not as stable as a
rigid lid!.
USING MOLDS AND LAYERING JELLO
Molds are so cool; you can do a Christmas theme of green Jello Shot
trees and red Jello Shot Santas!. Or, you can do different colored
Jello Shot eggs and bunnies for Easter!. And of course what is cooler
than a black Jello Shot spider and a black and orange Jello Shot
witch for Halloween!? You can use letter molds and spell out "HAPPY
BIRTHDAY" to a friend!. If you are really creative you can even do
an American Flag Jello Shot for 4th of July, or a flag of many
other countries!
Now, getting the Jello into the mold is much easier than getting it
out!. But trust me, you can do it!. Two tricks: One, once again you
can use something like "Pam" to spray the molds!. Or you can dip
the molds in warm water and then turn the mold over on top of a
cookie sheet or something like that and they will just pop out!
How cool is that!? So basically only your imagination is the limit
when it comes to what you can do with Jello Shots!.
How to Layer a Jello Shot:
This takes some extra time but can be very much worth the effort!.
Layering Jello Shots makes a very nice presentation!. There are
some tricks involved, however, and like I said before, a nice
presentation takes some time!. First, make a layer and put it in
your chosen container!. Next, put it in your refrigerator until
completely set!. Make your next layer of Jello Shot and let it
cool, but not set!. A cool and thick but fluid consistency is best!.
If the second layer is too hot or the first layer isn't completely
set, you are not going to get what you are looking for!. If you hit
it just right, the two layers mix just a bit where they meet!. It is
actually kind of cool!. You can make as many layers as you want!. One
other tip, while pouring the layers spread out the pressure of your
pour so as not to dig a hole into the previous layer!.
OOOZers!
Something I did last Halloween was what I call OOOZers!. (Just so
you know, for Halloween, Black and Orange Jello Rocks!) In orange
Jello Shots I put a drop of red food coloring, then I poke a knife
through the food coloring and some of it stays with the knife!. You
end up with a really cool looking red, cloudy thing in the middle
of your Jello Shot!. Ok, cool might not be the best word to describe
the effect, but hey, it's Halloween! The OOOzer part actually comes
from the Black Jello!. You basically do the same thing, except what
you see is little spots of liquid on top of the Jello Shot!.
Invariably it gets touched and poof "blood" on your finger!. Again
Halloween is about the only time I would use this!. By the way, to
make "black" Jello you mix orange and grape!. It turns brown more
than black, but hey, it is close!. It kind of has the taste of a weak
"cola!." I got that tip directly from Kraft!.
For mixing my Jello Shots I like to use a large, glass measuring
cup!. The reasons for this are: One, it has a slight pour spout
which works great for pouring the Jello Shot mix into a pan or
larger mold!. It is not so hot for the little Jello Shot Cups or
smaller molds!. Two, I like the glass because I can see if the
Jello Shot is mixing well and/or properly!. And three, I like Glass
because it doesn't stain from the Jello Shot mix or absorb odors
like plastic will!. Metal would probably work OK too, except you
can't see through it!.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Juice: Another thing I like to do is use Juice in place of water in
some of my Jello Shot recipes!. Juice adds flavor, great flavor to
your Jello Shots!. I started using Juice in a recipe to help tame
the taste of tequila (I can't stand the taste of tequila; to be
honest, I don't even like the smell!) But I had a few requests for
a Margarita Jello Shot, so being the Jello Guru I had to come up
with a recipe!. It was a success!. While it is not my favorite Jello
Shot, it was OK, and I ate several!. More importantly, everyone else
loved it! (See what I mean about Jello Shots being a hit at a
party!?) Usually when coming up with a new Jello Shot, I start
using water for the hot liquid, then, if I think it needs
something else, I use either a like-flavored Juice (i!.e!. Orange
Juice in Orange Jello), or a complementary-flavored juice (i!.e!.
cranberry juice in Raspberry Jello)!. Again, using juice can take
your Jello Shots to a whole new level!. Yum!
Alcohol: You don't need to go out and buy all kinds of fancy
alcohol to make great Jello Shots!. (I have to admit, Vodka is what
I use most and my favorite is Absolut, which I rarely use, but more
on that later!.) You can use, and some of my recipes do call for,
several kinds of alcohol, but it isn't necessary unless you want
to make one of the recipes that call for it!. Using just Vodka and
water you can make at least a dozen different varieties of Jello
Shots!. Using Flavored Vodka!? Dozens more different Jello Shots are
possible!. Use Schnapps, Liqueurs or other forms of alcohol, rack
up many more dozen different recipes!. Bring in the juice and you
literally have over a thousand different Jello Shot possibilities!.
So why don't I use Absolut vodka if it is my favorite!? It is simply
a matter of economics!. 99% of the population can't tell if you use
Absolut vodka or the cheapest thing you can find!. Now, while I have
not given the whole population of thWww@FoodAQ@Com