Or Jell-O shots. Whichever way you call it, Edible Cocktails are quirky. From seeing them wiggle on the platter, tilting your head back and throwing one down, to licking the stickiness from your fingers, you will agree that these gel cocktails will bring smiles to your guests' faces. But don't let these childhood-like treats fool you, they have a bite and will sneak up on you if you have a few too many. 
I first saw these on Brilynn's site Jumbo Empanadas and knew that these would be what I would bring to Himself's office party the other night. It would be a warm evening by the pool and some silly food would be fun. After doing some gelatin research I discovered that you could pretty much take any cocktail and turn it into an Edible Cocktail by adding one packet (7 grams) Knox Gelatine to every 8 ounces (240 ml) of fluid. Himself and I experimented a bit and found this to be a good ratio.
Edible Cocktails: Sangria
(adapted from Brilynn's Sangria Bites)
1 3/4 cups Reál Sangria- my favorite Sangria!
1 1/2 cups Limeade
3/4 cup Cointreau
4 packets Knox Gelatine - one whole box
zest of one lime for garnish
Mix the first 3 ingredients in a small sauce pan. Add Knox and let sit 3 minutes until gel softens. Turn on heat to medium and heat for a few minutes until gel is completely dissolved, no need to boil or get very hot. Pour into a 9 inch square pan that has been lined with plastic wrap. Chill covered overnight. To unmold, turn cocktail over onto a cutting board, remove plastic wrap and cut into 36 equal sized pieces. Top each piece with a small bit of lime zest. Place on pretty tray and serve immediately. Makes 36 pieces.
Tips on Making Edible Cocktails
1. Before adding the Gelatine, taste the cocktail first and adjust flavor if needed.
2. Keep chilled at all times! These will dissolve into puddles if not kept cold. Mine got soft on the car ride over to the party, which a quick trip to the freezer fixed them up just fine, but oh the puddle they made in my lap on the warm car ride home!
3. Remember the ratio to turn your favorite cocktail into an Edible Cocktail- one packet (7 grams) Knox Gelatine to every 8 ounces (240 ml) of fluid. More Gelatine will make the cocktails even more firm if necessary.
Be creative and have fun! To see other Edible Cocktails click here. It gets a wee bit scientific with % ratios of gel to alcohol so you may have to experiment a bit. Alcohol. Experimenting. Alcohol. Experimenting. Yup this is a family friendly site.
Have a delicious weekend! Try this menu...
Crab Rangoon
Broccoli Ramen Salad
Chicken Satay
Dulce de Leche Pie
Orange Sherbet Push Pops for the kids!
31 comments:
What a brilliant idea! Jell-O shooters in many colors and flavors. Oh the possibilities.
Love it! Unfortunately, the French don't get jello and I made three dozen once and since there was only one other adventurous soul, we ended up eating them all, which I really don't recommend...
Wow! You've turned the party hearty jello shots into something so sophisticated looking. I lovee the first picture :)
Betcha the experiments while you were looking for the right flavor were fun. :)
They're fun!!!
I will be trying this out this summer. It is pretty how you served them. Not the college style of little cups. Although, that might have been less mess and less pretty.
This is so much more sophisticated looking than serving them in shot glasses. Thanks for posting such a great idea :)
My problem with "edible cocktails" is that I always decide "I'd like one RIGHT NOW" which never works out for me since they take some time to prepare.
Great idea! It's like a gourmet upscale jello shot! I bet you could sell these.
I substituted 1/2 of the water called for from a box of orange jello with Bacardi. I don't remember how they tasted, but they were all gone the next morning.
I see margarita jello shots in my future!
Great shots in both interpretations of the word...the "beverage" and the photograhy!
Wow, I haven't thought of jello shots in years!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe -
Have a great weekend with your family! :D
Sangria shooters! Yay! How fun :)
How cool is this? You always have the best ideas!
DANGER! Can I come?
You are going to make such impression Sangria!Jello-shooters perfect Summer treat!
Thanks for sharing such a grand Idea:)
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Gorgeous photos. Love the Sangria idea!
Yours look amazing! So glad you tried them! I need to make some more, I've still got it in my head that I'm going to make mojito jello shooters.
Awww man! Where were you when I was in college and I promised my friends I would quit drinking wine and sangria because I was always in a constant state of hangover! I could have totally had these based on technicality: eating sangria instead of drinking it. These look amazing.
What a great idea! I can gobble down the whole tray.
Great presentation and so much prettier than a jello shot in a paper cup!! LOL. You have taken this to a higher degree of sophistication!
Fun idea!! Great photos too!
Fabulous shots of the well...Jello shots!
I admit to still getting giddy when I see them at a party....SLURP!
Such a cool idea! These look so fun!
Very clever idea. But doesn't that mean that the level of alcohol is the same. Oops I'm getting a little tipsy
Jackie- Yes these are the same as the drink, so eating a few would be equal to one drink and have the same effect on your brain. So one does have to be careful. The four I ate that night was a bit much:-)But they are so yummy!
Thats the thing about these jello poppers, you can just go to town, popping them in your mouth. I love your flavors Robin Sue.
I can just see my daughter and her friends digging into a platterful of these beauties on day after school....
Now why didn't I come here on Friday and see this recipe ... upscale Jello shooters!! Wow!
Shirley
I sometimes like to use the minute maid frozen limeade instead of sweet and sour or limeade. you will find that since it is so concentrated you can use less in your recipes, leaving more room for water, or preferably more alcohol ;)
I absolutely adore this elegant twist on a classic party staple! I get tired of seeing jello shots in those little plastic cups. I hope this idea goes viral! Nice work!
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