Champagne Jello Shots

Naturally sweetened champagne Jello shots are an easy yet glamorous way to put a elevated twist on a college classic. A touch of glitter (a.k.a. gold sanding sugar) makes them perfect for New Year’s Eve, an epic birthday, or the best bachelorette party ever.

What’s So Great About This Recipe?

• Who says Jello shots can’t be classy? These are beautiful and they taste amazing! The gold sanding sugar melts into the gelatin and looks a little like gold flake or confetti, making them super elegant and party-ready. You can also use blueberries or raspberries to give them a funkier look and an extra burst of flavor.
• They are perfect to make ahead of time in a large batch. Make them as early as four days before your event and keep them refrigerated until party time – just wrap them up tightly so they don’t absorb any other odors in your fridge.
• Jello shots allow for a perfectly even ratio of alcohol and mixer in every serving, so you don’t have to worry about the first glass being too strong or the last glass being too watered down.
• The variations for these Jello shots are endless. Ginger beer with vodka and lime juice? Prosecco with strawberry vodka and lemonade? Mango-pineapple juice with Malibu rum? Jello French 75’s with gin, champagne, and lemon juice? Go wild! In general, I just stick to this simple formula: 1 cup non-alcoholic liquid + 1 cup alcohol + 2 packets gelatin

Chef’s Tips

• If your fully-set Jello shots are sticking to the muffin molds, try half filling a jelly roll pan with hot water and placing your mini muffin pan in the water for 15-30 seconds. This should help loosen the shots so they release more easily. You’ll still want to run a toothpick around the inner edge so they come out cleanly.
• Any gold sanding sugar will work for these champagne Jello shots, but the one in this 3-piece Silver, Gold, and White Wilton Sanding Sugar Set from Target is my favorite because it melts beautifully without losing its vibrant color. You can also find that same set on Amazon if you don’t have a Target nearby.
• Your chilling time will depend on the amount of alcohol, the temperature in your fridge, and the muffin pan or container you use. Three to four hours should be plenty of time, but you’ll want to adjust accordingly.
• If you prefer, the champagne Jello shots can also be made in an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper, then cut into squares for serving. For the cleanest edges, get the Jello as cold as possible, then cut with a wet knife.
• To make these a little more casual, but still exciting, try garnishing your shots with Pop Rocks candy instead of fruit. Add them on top of the Jello at the very end (literally right before serving) so they POP. Adding them too early makes the candy soggy and ruins the effect.

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Recipe By: Cheryl Malik

5 from 6 votes

Champagne Jello Shots

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Chill 3 hours hours

Total 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Fun, festive, and a little glamorous, we gave a classic college party staple an elevated twist for New Year's Eve or a bubbly bachelorette bash.

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20 jello shots

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Equipment

• Silicone Mold

Ingredients

• ▢ blueberries or raspberries optional
• ▢ 1 cup sparkling cider apple or white grape
• ▢ ½ ounce gelatin 2 packets
• ▢ ¾ cup champagne or sweet sparkling wine see Notes
• ▢ ¼ cup vodka plain or flavored
• ▢ gold sanding sugar for garnish

Instructions

• Place 2 blueberries or raspberries in each cavity of a silicone mini muffin mold.
• In a medium heatproof bowl, pour boiling sparkling cider over gelatin and stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in vodka and champagne.
• Pour gelatin mixture over fruit in muffin pan to top of cavity. Chill for 3-4 hours.
• Run a toothpick around the edge of the Jello shots to loosen, then pop out upside-down onto a wax-paper lined surface or serving plate. Sprinkle with sanding sugar and serve chilled.

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• I recommend champagne for this recipe, but spumante is another great sparkling wine to use because it is so sweet. Moscato d’Asti and Prosecco can also be used in place of champagne.
• For non-alcoholic jello shots, substitute the champagne and vodka in this recipe with more sparkling cider.
• If you’re using a metal muffin pan, or if your jello shots aren’t releasing easily, place the bottom of the pan in hot water for approximately 15 seconds to help loosen the gelatin from the mold.

Nutrition Info

Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1jello shotCalories: 19calProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 20mgTotal Carbs: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition Disclaimers

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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