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14 Creative Cocktails That Aren't Served in a Glass

Because, why wash dishes?
By Rori Kotch
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Because, why wash dishes? Pour your drinks into these fun cup alternatives.
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Pineapple Cup Piña Colada

<p>This isn't your standard piña colada. Made with orange juice, dark rum, coconut rum, and the pineapple puree from the cut-out center, you won't want to waste a drop of this drink!</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://sugarandcharm.com/2014/05/toasted-coconut-pineapple-cocktail-pineapple-cup.html/">Sugar and Charm</a>.</p>
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This isn't your standard piña colada. Made with orange juice, dark rum, coconut rum, and the pineapple puree from the cut-out center, you won't want to waste a drop of this drink!

Get the recipe at Sugar and Charm.

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Cookie Shot Glasses

<p>Take your milk and cookie game to the next level in these cookie shot glasses. Serve 'em up with classic milk, or make them for adults-only by filling with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink3650.html">mudslides</a>.</p>
<p> <!--StartFragment-->Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://wannacomewith.com/2014/03/cookie-shot-glasses/">Wanna Come With?</a><!--EndFragment--></p>
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Take your milk and cookie game to the next level in these cookie shot glasses. Serve 'em up with classic milk, or make them for adults-only by filling with mudslides.

Get the recipe at Wanna Come With?

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Watermelon Shooters

<p>Scoop out watermelon with an ice cream scooper, hollow out the center, and pour in your alcohol of choice for a refreshing drink on a hot summer day.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/968495/3-edible-shot-glasses">She Knows</a>.</p>
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Scoop out watermelon with an ice cream scooper, hollow out the center, and pour in your alcohol of choice for a refreshing drink on a hot summer day.

Get the recipe at She Knows.

4

Boozy Gummy Bears

<p>Soak gummy bears in melon rum, apple pucker, and peach vodka for two days. The gummies will absorb the boozy goodness, but beware, these tasty treats are potent!</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sixonesixblog.com/2014/08/not-your-average-booze-infused-gummy.html">Six One Six</a>.</p>
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Soak gummy bears in melon rum, apple pucker, and peach vodka for two days. The gummies will absorb the boozy goodness, but beware, these tasty treats are potent!

Get the recipe at Six One Six.

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Hard Candy Shot Glasses

<p>Celebrate any holiday the right way by making these hard candy shot glasses. Not only are they edible, they're also adorably colorful.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2014/09/how-to-bake-hard-candy-shot-glasses.html">Sprinkle Bakes</a>.</p>
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Celebrate any holiday the right way by making these hard candy shot glasses. Not only are they edible, they're also adorably colorful.

Get the recipe at Sprinkle Bakes.

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Apricot Shot Glasses

<p>Press the center of an apricot out using the cap from any old bottle you may have. Then pour in your favorite alcohol and enjoy.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/03/mighty-thirst-shots-in-cots/">Mighty Girl</a>.</p>
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Press the center of an apricot out using the cap from any old bottle you may have. Then pour in your favorite alcohol and enjoy.

Get the recipe at Mighty Girl.

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Bell Pepper Cups

<p>Hollow out bell peppers and serve your own signature <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a3448/bloody-mary-recipe-clv0910/">Bloody Mary recipe</a> inside. Coat the edges of the pepper with a mixture of salt and cumin, and watch your guests faces when you serve them up this cool cocktail.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/chefs_recipes/19298/Recipe_The_Botanist_Spicy_Tequila_Cocktail.htm">Tasting Table</a>.</p>
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Hollow out bell peppers and serve your own signature Bloody Mary recipe inside. Coat the edges of the pepper with a mixture of salt and cumin, and watch your guests faces when you serve them up this cool cocktail.

Get the recipe at Tasting Table.

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Airheads Shot Glasses

<p>Craft your own candy shot glasses using flexible candies like Airheads. Be sure to press down the bottom portion of the cup to the sides of the cup so your cocktail doesn't leak.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-st-pattys-cups-with-airheads/">Lovely Indeed</a>.</p>
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Craft your own candy shot glasses using flexible candies like Airheads. Be sure to press down the bottom portion of the cup to the sides of the cup so your cocktail doesn't leak.

Get the recipe at Lovely Indeed.

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Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots

<p>Hollow out lemons and limes and pour Jell-O shot mixtures inside. One lemon will yield about six slices, depending on the size.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/jello-shots-2/lemon-drop-jell-o-shots/">Bakers Royale</a>.</p>
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Hollow out lemons and limes and pour Jell-O shot mixtures inside. One lemon will yield about six slices, depending on the size.

Get the recipe at Bakers Royale.

10

Cherry Pie Jell-o Shots

<p>Set this cherry vodka jelly mixture in a pie crust. Give each guest a slice and you won't even need to make dessert.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thatssomichelle.com/2012/11/cherry-pie-jello-shots.html">That's So Michelle</a>.</p>
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Set this cherry vodka jelly mixture in a pie crust. Give each guest a slice and you won't even need to make dessert.

Get the recipe at That's So Michelle.

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Rock Candy Jelly Shooters

<p>Serve up cocktails on a stick! These rock candy Jell-O shooters made with Midori Melon liqueur are a hit for Saint Patrick's Day. Make them using blue gelatin mix and vodka for a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2465/boozy-4th-of-july-drinks/">Fourth of July cocktail</a>.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/jello-shots-2/rock-candy-jello-shooters-with-midori-melon-sour/">Bakers Royale</a>.</p>
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Serve up cocktails on a stick! These rock candy Jell-O shooters made with Midori Melon liqueur are a hit for Saint Patrick's Day. Make them using blue gelatin mix and vodka for a Fourth of July cocktail.

Get the recipe at Bakers Royale.

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Toasted Marshmallow Shot Glasses

<p>Make these toasted marshmallow shot glasses <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2444/campfire-recipes/">over the campfire</a> or at home. Either way, your guests will definitely be impressed.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://thewateringmouth.com/toasted-marshmallow-shot-glass-recipe-video/">The Watering Mouth</a>.</p>
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Make these toasted marshmallow shot glasses over the campfire or at home. Either way, your guests will definitely be impressed.

Get the recipe at The Watering Mouth.

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Apple Cider Cups

<p>This year serve your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a1033/hot-spiced-cider-3139/">holiday hot apple cider</a> in cored apples. The apples soak up the beverage, giving them that delicious holiday spiced flavor. They're a drink <em>and</em> a snack!</p>
<p>Tip: Make sure to squeeze some lemon juice in your cored apples so they don't brown.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/apple-cider-cups/">Gimme Some Oven</a>.</p>
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This year serve your holiday hot apple cider in cored apples. The apples soak up the beverage, giving them that delicious holiday spiced flavor. They're a drink and a snack!

Tip: Make sure to squeeze some lemon juice in your cored apples so they don't brown.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Strawberry Margarita Jell-o Shots

<p>Strawberries make the most adorable little jelly shots, fitting for your next <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g801/summer-party-ideas-0609/">backyard barbecue</a> or the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.countryliving.com/content/fourth-of-july/">Fourth of July</a>.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/how-to-make-strawberry-margarita-jello-shots#.obdagxyRe">Buzzfeed</a>.</p>
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Strawberries make the most adorable little jelly shots, fitting for your next backyard barbecue or the Fourth of July.

Get the recipe at Buzzfeed.

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