Lemon Drop Jelly Shooters Recipe
Lemon Drop Jelly Shooters are a fun and refreshing adult treat perfect for parties. These gelatin-based shooters combine the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the sweetness of sugar and a kick of vodka, creating a vibrant, tangy dessert shot that’s both easy to prepare and delightful to enjoy chilled.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 shooters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup water (cold)
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1 cup of cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes until it becomes spongy.
- Heat Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
- Add Gelatin: Remove the lemon-sugar syrup from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is fully dissolved.
- Add Vodka: Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vodka evenly.
- Pour into Cups: Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into small shooter or jelly cups to about 3/4 full.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shooters for at least 4 hours, or until the jelly is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a thin lemon slice or zest for an extra citrusy touch.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and natural tartness.
- Adjust the sugar quantity depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture.
- Vodka can be substituted with any clear-flavored spirit or skipped for a non-alcoholic version.
- These shooters should be served cold and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Lemon Drop Jelly Shooters, gelatin shots, lemon vodka shooters, party shooters, adult dessert shots