For Memorial Day, I decided to make some awesome Jello shots. Dana’s friend Kristy was in DC visiting, so I wanted to have a nice little cocktail lined up for her. Unfortunately, I was running late so I actually had her help me make the shots. You will see her hands in a few shots. Last year I made orange Jello shots in orange peels, thus allowing them to be easily eaten. I have take this to another step and created perfectly tart lemon drop Jello shots, made in lemon peels. After slicing them, I dipped them in superfine sugar to add the perfect sweetness. This also recreated the awesome sugar covered lemon of traditional lemon drop shots.
Lined up and ready to eat. These shots did not last long.
Lemon Drop Jello Shots
Cut the lemons in half lengthwise. Then using a spoon core out the insides of the lemon, leaving just the shell.
Make sure not to cut through the side of the lemon peel. Save the pulp for juicing.
Then juice the pulp in a lemon juicer. Simultaneously, bring 1 cup of water to boil.
In a large bowl, combine the 2 boxes of lemon Jello with the one cup of boiling water. Stir until the Jello is dissolved. Then add the vodka, lemon juice and cold water.
Place the lemon shells, peel side down in a muffin tin. Then pour the Jello into the lemon shells until the liquid reaches the top.
Place in the refrigerator until solidified. Roughly 4 hours.
When ready to serve, cut the lemon halves into wedges. It is best to do this with a warm sharp knife. Run a knife under hot water, dry it and then slice the halves into wedges.
On a plate pour 1/4 cup of sugar. Dip both sides of the wedges into the sugar.
Plate and serve. Make sure to make a ton of these. Even people that hate Jello shots, love these as they are so easy to eat.
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These were the best jello shots I've ever had! Thanks to Kristy for helping :)
You deserve some kind of award for this and your oranges.
Rex - I made these for a bachelorette party this past weekend and they were a hit. Everyone was amazed at how unique and amazing they were!
PS. - It's Ashley, Thomas's girlfriend.
Ashley - Glad to hear they were a hit. You will have to try the orange ones next.
I love this idea. I'm sending this link out to my friends so we can make these at some of our future parties.
Loved the rib post too!
Thanks so much Thrifty. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Those look very delicious. I like to try different kinds of shots each weekend to keep things interesting.
Do you have any tips on getting the lemon pulp out of the rind? I used my fingers to scoop out the oranges for the orange jello shots, but that isn't working as well on the lemons.
These shots are a fantastic idea. My Thanksgiving will be awesome!
@FairPumpkin - I used a spoon to get the pulp out of the rind. I found that if I used a spoon and went just into the rind, everything came out in a single scoop. If there is any left, use the edge of the spoon to scrape the bottom. I think a little pulp might make the shots even better. Best of luck with the shots. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
- Rex
Thanks Rex. I'm sure the pulp would pop right out if my spoons were shaped differently. The spoons are all "stylish". Great for soup not for scoop. ;-)
I totally dig your site. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Beyond delicious! We were tanked.
Awesome idea, do u think lemon sour puss would work and do you dip the whole side of the lemon in sugar or just the edges?
Lemon sour puss crumbles would be awesome around the edge.
im going to make them.. without alcohol.
What size jello packages? two 3oz boxes or two 6oz boxes?
Sorry, I used 3oz packages.
THANKS!!! I'M POSITIVE THESE WILL BECOME MY STAPLE FOR ALL FUTURE SHINDIGS!!!