Flavorful Firecracker Jello Shots Recipe Easy Homemade Party Treats
These firecracker jello shots combine sweet strawberry layers with a boozy vodka kick and a crisp star fruit garnish, perfect for summer parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Party Treats
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup vodka (smooth, neutral like Tito’s recommended)
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 2 medium-sized star fruits, sliced
- Red food coloring (optional, a few drops)
Instructions
- Sprinkle 3 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1 cup of cold water in a mixing bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes until it swells and thickens.
- Blend about 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds if desired. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat before it boils.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm sugar water until fully dissolved. Add the strawberry puree and mix well. Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired.
- Stir in 1 cup vodka and the juice of 2 fresh limes. Taste and adjust sugar or lime juice if needed.
- Ladle the mixture into silicone molds or shot glasses, filling about 3/4 full to leave room for garnish.
- Refrigerate the molds for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Thinly slice star fruit into star-shaped rounds and place one slice atop each jello shot once set.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until party time.
Notes
Bloom gelatin properly in cold water before mixing with warm liquids to avoid lumps. Do not boil gelatin. Chill for at least 4 hours for best texture. Add star fruit garnish only after jello is fully set. Keep refrigerated until serving to prevent melting or stickiness. Non-alcoholic versions can use sparkling water or fruit juice instead of vodka. Agar-agar can substitute gelatin for vegan option but texture differs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jello shot (approx
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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