Christmas Jell-O Shots
Not a fan of vodka? Try tequila instead.
By Candace Braun Davison
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

Yields:
15
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
You can find sanding sugar in the baking section of many grocery and craft supplies stores, but if you can't make the trip, you can always use regular granulated sugar.
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Ingredients
For the Lime-Sugar Rim
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/4 cup Red and green sanding sugar
For the Lime Jell-o Layer
- 1 cup water
- 1 packet lime Jell-o mix (3-oz.)
- 4 oz. vodka (or tequila), chilled
For the Strawberry Jell-o Layer
- 2 cups water, divided (place 1 c. in fridge to chill)
- 1 packet strawberry Jell-o mix (3-oz.)
Directions
- Step 1Make the lime-sugar rim: Dip the rim of each shot glass into the lime juice, then press into the sanding sugar to fully coat. Set cups aside to dry.
- Step 2Make the spiked lime Jell-o: Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once bubbling, stir in packet of lime Jell-o mix, stirring until completely dissolved. Turn off heat.
- Step 3Pour in vodka or tequila (or whatever your preferred alcohol is), mixing until thoroughly combined. Pour into a large measuring cup, small pitcher or another glass so it's easier to pour into the shot glasses.
- Step 4Pour the lime Jell-o mixture into each of the shot glasses, filling them all two-thirds of the way up. Place the shot glasses into the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to set. (It's okay if they're not fully set, but they can't be totally liquid when you start the next step.)
- Step 5Make the strawberry Jell-o: Boil 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Once bubbling, add the strawberry Jell-o mix, stirring until completely dissolved. Turn off heat, then add remaining cup cold water, stirring until combined.
- Step 6Pour Jell-o into a measuring cup, or another easy-to-pour vessel, then fill each shot glass to just below the sanding sugar rim. (If the Jell-o hits the sugar rim, it will start melting the rim.)
- Step 7Place Jell-o shots in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set. Serve cold, like the Grinch's heart (pre-stealing-Christmas).
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