To be totally honest with you, I’ve never actually had a jello shot in my life. That being said, I do love me some jello for the sake of how simple it is to make and how low-calorie a homemade version can be, plus I’ve been around long enough to know there is a need for a much prettier (or classier) version of said jello shots.
Technically this edible flower lemon jello shot is just served in miniature shot glass portions, but you can make them with or without the booze and they’re just as cute (and tasty!). Plus I think we could all use a mini dose of Spring right about now…
Ingredients (makes 24 shot glasses):
- 4 envelopes gelatin (1 ounce)
- 4 large freshly squeezed lemons
- 2 1/2 Cups water
- 1 1/2 Cups sugar (or stevia for a low calorie version)
- 1 1/2 Cups vodka and 1/2 cup of Cointreau (only add if you’re making an alcoholic version, obviously. otherwise replace with the equivalent amount of water)
- Edible flowers for garnishing
Heat the gelatin, water, lemon juice, and sugar over the stove as you traditionally would for about 5-10 minutes or until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add in the liquor at the very end or it will evaporate.
Pour the mixture into individual shot glasses and add a few edible flower petals to each glass just before placing into the refrigerator, and let it set overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours.
You can also always skip the shot glass version for a parfait dish or traditional 8×8 pan and then cut into mini square bites to serve.
What do you think? Wouldn’t these be super cute for a wedding or special occasion? They’re almost too cute to eat!
Brittni
02.25.15
So pretty, Ash! Anything with edible flowers and I’m in.
Laura M. McCloskey (@piezdescalzos)
02.25.15
Pinned it.
sweetangel
02.25.15
The flower lemon jello shot seems very interesting and beautiful. I love the way you decorate it elegantly.
forrestfloor
02.25.15
Where did you get those shot glasses?!b so cute!
Melanie (Pickles+Palmtrees) said:
CB2 has similar ones!
Mel
forrestfloor said:
Thanks! :)
Trisha
02.25.15
When do you add the lemon juice and how much? I realize it says 4 lemons but they vary in size. I would love to make these for my daughters wedding shower this summer. Thank you
Ashley said:
four large lemons and you add the juice with the water and sugar at the beginning- totally left out those details, thank you for letting me know!!
Melanie (Pickles+Palmtrees)
02.25.15
Love that edible flowers are making an appearance. I just picked up a bundle from the market. They make everything pretty!
Mel
http://www.picklesandpalmtrees.com
Lexy | Proper
02.25.15
These are so gorgeous, Ash! The photos are just awesome. High five, Jared! I’m such a sucker for edible flowers so you know I’ll be making the virgin version! ;)
Hannah @ Taste Neapolitan
02.25.15
Prettiest jello I have ever seen!
Molly | TLP
02.25.15
I’ve never seen a more beautiful jello shot. Ever! Great job Ashley!
Megs - WHITE RABBIT
02.25.15
Wow, who knew jello shots could be classy! These are amazing. Love how you’ve used edible flowers too! so gorgeous.
Megs
http://www.the-whiterabbit.com
Alyssa Renee
02.28.15
YUUUM!!! I’m going to need you to make these again once I’m back in H-town :D
Liz @ Green Revival Blog
03.06.15
Yumm! These look so classy!
GINA LEIGH HAMILTON
04.09.15
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Jane Gordon
07.02.15
I’m just going through these recipe archives and the recipes are just getting better & better! This looks awesome & would be great for a summer party or luau! :)