If you're looking for a fresh, creatively chic method to serve alcohol at your wedding reception, then I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful world of Jelly Shots.
Jelly Shots are classic cocktails translated into gelatin form, i.e. a grown-up version of the Jell-O Shot (sans Dixie cups, of course!). The hallmarks of a Jelly Shot include: a flavor true to the cocktail inspiration and a free-spirited jiggly form that makes them a delight to devour. Below are a few examples from the pros over at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.
Blackberry Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a paper-thin slice of raw cranberry and a little lime zest.
Espresso Martini Jelly Shot
Rainbow Cherry Jigglers, ready to party!
Mandarin Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a small wedge of mandarin orange
Pineapple Brandy Fix Jelly Shot, with a tasty little pineapple-topped bite
Candy Corn Jello
Mimosa Jelly Shots, cut with an oval cookie cutter and skewered with edible flower petals
Paloma Jelly Shot, topped with a tiny grapefruit segment
Long Island Iced Tea Jelly Shots, skewered and sassy with a lemon peel
Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot
Cucumber-Lime Margarita Jelly Shot, tied up with cucumber ribbons. Cayenne Sprinkle on the side
Jelly Shots are surprisingly quick to make. Many of the recipes can be completed in 15 minutes or less (not including setting time). The ingredients – unflavored gelatin, fruit juices, mixers and liquor –are available in most supermarkets and liquor stores. DIY brides are gonna love this project!
Jelly Shots are definitely a wedding trend to watch.
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although they are pretty and fun, that seems like an awful lot of work for something i may or may not end up throwing up later...
ReplyDeleteI love these! You really have collected a wonderful selection. thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are so awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat last photo of the Cucumber-Lime Margarita Jelly Shots has me craving a fresh mojito ;)
ReplyDeleteCute... love the first one with the garnish.
ReplyDeleteOkay, maybe I'm overreacting, but I am in AWE right now! I have never seen anything like these! These are nothing short of amazing to me. Has anyone tried these?
ReplyDeletePretty cool!
ReplyDeleteNo freaking way!!!!!!!!!! I'm in love with these! And the best part is they don't have to just be for a wedding. My upcoming weekend just got a lot more interesting!
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool! I can see why these will be popular - so versatile, too!
ReplyDeleteYou find the coolest things. I'm still reeling in excitement from the veggie tablescape you posted a few days ago. My hubby-to-be loves the idea.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! not quite like the jelly shots I had when i was a student :)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking a non-alcoholic version would be great for a kids dessert table at our wedding.
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute, for any occasion!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these look GREAT! I'm going to have to attempt some of these ASAP!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI bet they taste as good as they look,
ReplyDeleteThese are really amazing - such amazing talent and so artistically made!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Loved the Mimosa jelly shots the best!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I'm reposting on my site and will start making them for my brides soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, haven't seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteThe Jelly Shots are an amazing idea for the reception :)
ReplyDeletethose are lovely. I foresee a lot of tipsy children in 2011.
ReplyDeleteThose look great! So much better than the messy jello shots in plastic cups I've seen before.
ReplyDeleteNever thought jello shots could look so classy! I'm a sucker for cosmos so the blackberry cosmo ones look like a must.
ReplyDeleteOMG AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteyou know they are called jello shots not jelly shots right? but ya those are adorable. such a good idea. never thought they were wedding alcohol but those look so cute!
ReplyDeletejelly is what they are, jello is the brand name
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and I would have never had thought of having them at a wedding or making them look so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I'm tweeting this.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!:)
ReplyDeleteI've made the espresso martini ones pictured and they were AMAZING (and not that hard to make). Instead of the mold though, I bought a mini muffin tin and sprayed that with Pam. They turned out awesome and lasted forever in the fridge.
ReplyDeletelook so delicious :P
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with these!
ReplyDeleteso cool! gonna experiment with this one and hopefully use it on my big day. very neat idea I've never seen anything like that
ReplyDeleteYumm! Look great :)
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous - just shared!
ReplyDeleteExcellent ideas, and also excellent photo's. I've seen a variation of these served in neon UV glow shot glasses - very effective at the night time reception.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! A reception can take on a life of it's own after a few rounds of these!
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