Candy Cane Jell-O Shots
Festive gelatin shots made with cherry-flavored Jell-O, clear spirit, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. A fun and flavorful treat for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water To dissolve the Jell-O.
- 1 package (3 oz) cherry Jell-O For the main flavor.
- 1 cup cold water To combine with the Jell-O.
- 1 cup clear spirit of your choice For added flavor and kick.
Toppings
- Whipped cream whipped cream For topping.
- Crushed candy canes crushed candy canes For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by boiling one cup of water. Once it comes to a boil, pour it into a mixing bowl.
- Add the cherry Jell-O package to the boiling water. Stir well until the Jell-O completely dissolves.
- After the Jell-O is dissolved, add the cup of cold water to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour in your choice of clear spirit and stir the mixture again until well incorporated.
- Carefully distribute the mixture into shot glasses or plastic cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Place the filled shot glasses in the refrigerator and allow them to chill and set for about 2-4 hours.
- Once set, top each Jell-O shot with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for garnish.
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Notes
For serving, arrange shot glasses on a festive platter. These shots can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.