Sparkling Cider Jello Shots (non-alcoholic) Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for alcohol in jello shots? ›

If you want a bubbly and light jello shot, try using sparkling water as a substitute for alcohol. Choose a flavor that complements your jello powder — lemon, lime, or strawberry are all great options — and mix the sparkling water with your jello powder.

Jello shots won't set properly if you add too much alcohol. Generally, a basic batch of jello shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of alcohol. However, jello shots can be made with as much as 2/3 cup alcohol without changing their texture.

Fruit juice: Give the shots a boost by using fruit juice instead of water (this works best when using flavorless gelatin powder). Most fruit juices will work, but avoid pineapple, mango, kiwi and papaya because they don't set well. Other alcohols: Vodka isn't the only alcohol that works well in jello shots.

Simply substitute an equal amount of red grape juice, cranberry juice or nonalcoholic wine. Rum – If you're preparing tropical desserts like our Banana Rum Cupcakes and Cuban Rum Cake but don't have rum, use rum extract or reach for the pineapple juice.

Here's exactly how to make perfect Jell-O shots. (Note: This will vary from brand to brand. You're just modifying the recipe on the back of the package, so use the recommended amount of boiling water and substitute the cold water with alcohol. If you want weaker shots, use half alcohol and half water.)

Jello Shots, like life, are all about balance. That said, if you want a strong one, it is possible if you leave it in the fridge long enough. In a Supercall experiment, we found that the strongest Jello Shot that will set is three-to-one ratio of 80-proof alcohol to water, and it took a full day to become mostly solid.

Spiked with alcohol, these boozy jigglers are easy to make and come in every color and flavor imaginable. While vodka is a popular option because of its neutral flavor, you'll find jelly shot recipes that use rum, tequila, whiskey, liqueurs, wine, and even a dark beer. Some are layered, and others are nice and simple.

Use your finger to trace the inside walls of the cup to loosen the jello from the sides (you can also use some nonstick cooking spray to help them come out before filling the cups).

Add in the 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of vodka. Stir until mixed and pour into 2oz. cups filled 1/2 to 3/4 of the way.

Pour the jello mixture into the plastic cups, filling about 3/4 full so there is room for the lid to be put on later. Refrigerate the shots for 2-3 hours or until set. Put a lid on each cup and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Why aren't my jello shots getting hard? ›

To make strong gels, make sure to use strong gelatin. If bloom strength isn't listed on your generic gelatin, that may be the source of gelling problems. Hydrate in two steps. To make strong gels, you're going to need every ounce of gelling power in your gelatin.

Tips & Tricks:

Our number one Jello Shot tip is be creative! You can use almost any type of alcohol, and any flavor Jello. Just note that the higher the proof of the alcohol you choose, the more cold water you will need to set your shots. 30-50 proof: Use 13-ounces of alcohol and 3-ounces of cold water.

Yes, you can! You definitely don't need fancy cups to make jello shots!

In one mixing bowl, pour the packet of gelatin mix in. Carefully add 1 cup of boiling hot water inside. Stir until the powder is dissolved. Now slowly stir in 1 cup of cold water.

Sometimes called "jelly" shots, these popular shooters can be made in any gelatin flavor and spiked with your favorite liquor. Vodka and rum are the most popular options, but you can use just about anything.

You don't need fancy cups to make jello shots! Jello shots can be made in a baking dish and cut into pieces, in a similar fashion to jello jigglers. You can pour the liquid into a lightly-greased baking dish, then cut them into squares or shapes with cookie cutters.

If your recipe calls for gelatin, substituting it with agar agar powder is probably the easiest, most common way! The agar agar substitute is an interesting ingredient. Agar agar comes from red algae (a type of seaweed) in the ocean, therefore making it free of any animal products.

Alcohol can interfere with the setting properties of gelatin, so don't increase the proportion of alcohol to non-alcoholic liquid past this. You can, however, decrease the amount of alcohol. The maximum formula makes pretty strong shots; each has 1/2 ounce of hard liquor.