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Gettin’ your drink on… Jello-Style!

July 3rd, 2012 |

So anyone that knows me knows that I seriously am not a big fan gelatin. It’s nothing against the company really as I used to love it. But see when I was in high school, I had 3 surgeries pretty much back to back – wisdom teeth then a month later, tonseils and adnoids, then 2 months after that gallbladder and appendix. So essentially I lived on broth and gelatin for literally 6-7 months. You’d get sick of it too.

Now I’ll eat it but it’s not something I actively seek. Though I will admit, Lime Jello does rock.

Fast forwarding to college we discovered Jello shots. PRAISE THE LORD! I mean alcohol makes everything taste better… I mean think about it. Booze in a chewable/slurpable form. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

College ended and I grew up (well okay I didn’t really but I got a Big Girl Job). Somewhere in the Big Girl handbook there’s this code that meant I had to put away my childhood things… goodbye Mr. Jello Shot, you will be missed. Damn you handbook!

It wasn’t until we had our first 4th of July party at the house did my best friend re-introduce me to Jello shots however these demon things (yes, DEMON) were jiggliers. OHHHHHHHHHHH…. it’s even more firm and square! AWESOME! That party I had to give our friends a tour of our new which meant as you entered into the kitchen you had to have a jello shot and as you exited the house, you had to have one. Since I was the ‘Tour Guide” I had to partake. I gave that friggen tour I think 37 times. Yes, do the math… 74 JELLO SHOTS! Did I mention that these things were so strong that I swear she used nothing but alcohol in each. Hell I think the Jello was powdered booze! I don’t remember much of that night… Damn you Pam! LOL

So every party after that Pam was in charge of the Jello shots… for those of you that were at our annual ‘BooFest’ let’s just say apparently you can make jello shots in any type of mold.. um *clears throat* even those molds found in “adult stores” *blush* LOL

These ‘tings (not sure what you call booze that’s edible) are really simple but oh so friggen good!

Gettin’ your drink on… Jello-Style!

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Ingredients

Strawberry Margarita Jell-O shots
2 lbs. of Strawberries
6 oz. of Margarita Mix
1 Cup of really good Tequila
2 oz. of Tripe Sec
3 oz. Strawberry Flavored Jell-O

Strawberry Daiquiri Jell-O Shots
2 lbs. of Strawberries
6 oz. of Sweet and Sour drink Mix
1 1/4 Cup of Light Rum
3 oz. Strawberry Flavored Jell-O
Whipped Cream
Mint Leaves (Optional)

Watermelon Jell-O Slices
1 Mini Watermelon
2 Cup of watermelon flavored vodka
2 Cup of Boiling Water
2-3 oz boxes of Watermelon Jell-O
2 Envelope of Knox Unflavored Gelatin
mini chocolate chips for decorating if you want

Instructions

Strawberry Margarita Jell-O shots

Hull out the strawberries and cut the bottom (not a lot) just enough so it stands up. You don’t want a hole on the bottom.
Boil 6 ounces of margarita mix.
Place the strawberry Jell-O in a bowl and add the boiling margarita mix.
Stir well until the gelatin dissolves completely.
Add the tequila, tripe sec and stir.
Stand up the strawberries and fill.
Chill for at least 4 hours.
When ready to eat, rub the rim of the strawberries with a lime wedge.
Dip and rotate them in sugar.

Strawberry Daiquiri Jell-O Shots

Hull out the strawberries and cut the bottom (not a lot) just enough so it stands up. You don’t want a hole on the bottom.
Boil 6 ounces of Sweet & Sour mix.
Place the strawberry Jell-O in a bowl and add the boiling margarita mix.
Stir well until the gelatin dissolves completely.
Add the rum and stir.
Stand up the strawberries and fill.
Chill for at least 4 hours.
When ready to eat, garnish the strawberry daiquiri jello shots with whipped cream. If you have mint leaves, you may use them too.

Watermelon Jell-O Slices

Cut the watermelon lengthwise.
Using a spoon, scoop out the meat of the watermelon all the way to the white flesh without breaking the rind (it’s okay if you leave some of the flesh there).
Place the watermelon on a bowl with a towel underneath to keep it upright and stable.
Boil the water.
Place the Jell-O and the unflavored gelatin in a bowl and add the boiling water.
Stir well until the gelatin dissolves completely.
Add the vodka and stir.
Fill the watermelon all the way to the top with the gelatin and place it in the refrigerator overnight or until firm.
Once the gelatin is firm, cut the ends of the watermelon with a warm sharp knife.
Then, slice the watermelon in half from one end to the other.Note: Run the knife under hot water and dry it. A warm knife makes it easier to slice the gelatin.
Using a warm sharp knife, slice the two watermelon pieces into wedges.