1 cup (8 ounces) sparkling apple cider (light grape juice or lemon lime soda will also work)
2 packets unflavored gelatin (such as Knox brand)
Pop Rocks candy or colored sugar to sprinkle on top
Directions
1
In a small saucepan, pour champagne and 2 ounces of the apple cider. Sprinkle gelatin packets on top and let sit for about two minutes. Turn stove to medium heat and without boiling, dissolve gelatin.
2
Take off of heat and mix in remaining apple cider. Pour in 2-ounce cups or an 8x8 baking pan. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
3
Cut in squares if you are using a baking pan and top with Pop rocks candy or dusting sugar right before serving. (Makes about 16 shots).
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These yummy Champagne Jell-O shots are a unique New Year’s Eve treat! They are easy to make and are a fun grown-up way to enjoy Jello-O. 😁Top with some colored sugar or Pop Rocks candy right before serving for an added festive touch.
1 cup (8 ounces) sparkling apple cider (light grape juice or lemon lime soda will also work)
2 packets unflavored gelatin (such as Knox brand)
Pop Rocks candy or colored sugar to sprinkle on top
Directions
1
In a small saucepan, pour champagne and 2 ounces of the apple cider. Sprinkle gelatin packets on top and let sit for about two minutes. Turn stove to medium heat and without boiling, dissolve gelatin.
2
Take off of heat and mix in remaining apple cider. Pour in 2-ounce cups or an 8x8 baking pan. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
3
Cut in squares if you are using a baking pan and top with Pop rocks candy or dusting sugar right before serving. (Makes about 16 shots).
Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.
Could I heat all the cider with 2 oz champagne, to melt the gelatin, and then add the rest of the champagne? Seema like a waste of good champagne to heat all of it?? Thanks for the help.
I make Jell-O shots all the time. Just heat the cider. Let it cool slightly and then add the champagne. This way the champagne keeps all the alcohol content.
Yes, because we NEED the alcohol. I think this is a neat idea we might try it. But I have never understood why people drink. it tasts nasty and is a bad habit. I guess I’m one in a million. Have a happy new year! drive safely everyone!
You sound like fun Sue 🙄 … the point is that it wastes the expensive part of the recipe, for that you can substitute something else. Yes people like to drink hut just because someone drinks doesn’t make them an alcoholic.
Agreed. People get extremely defensive when you say that, though…maybe b/c some ppl rely on alcohol to be able to enjoy social occasions. I make this without the alcohol in it and everyone loves it- especially all of the kids and anyone that’s pregnant or just doesn’t drink.
If someone merely disagreeing with your choices in a public discussion feels like a personal attack, then maybe you’re not all that secure in those choices to begin with. Just saying 🙂
Thanks for the tips on the order to add the ingredients. There’s not much point in spending the money on alcohol if you’re just going to heat it out. As if one is going to get into a drunken stupor from a 2oz Jell-O shot…
If someone merely disagreeing with your choices in a public discussion feels like a personal attack, then maybe you’re not all that secure in those choices to begin with. Just saying 🙂
Great idea Laurie!! I’ve only made Jell-O shots one other time, and they didn’t turn out so well. I was gonna give them another go this New Years. I will try your suggestion!!
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I realize they’re Pop Rocks, but they just look like aquarium gravel to me! LOL
Lol!
Add some Swedish Fish & you’re all set, LOL.
Cute! Love it.
Could I heat all the cider with 2 oz champagne, to melt the gelatin, and then add the rest of the champagne? Seema like a waste of good champagne to heat all of it?? Thanks for the help.
I agree. You would cook all the alcohol and fizz out. I say heat the other liquid then add champagne and gelatin. Not sure but it should work.
I would add the gelatin before the champagne. Let the mixture cool first before adding the alcohol.
I make Jell-O shots all the time. Just heat the cider. Let it cool slightly and then add the champagne. This way the champagne keeps all the alcohol content.
Yes, because we NEED the alcohol. I think this is a neat idea we might try it. But I have never understood why people drink. it tasts nasty and is a bad habit. I guess I’m one in a million. Have a happy new year! drive safely everyone!
You sound like fun Sue 🙄 … the point is that it wastes the expensive part of the recipe, for that you can substitute something else. Yes people like to drink hut just because someone drinks doesn’t make them an alcoholic.
Agreed. People get extremely defensive when you say that, though…maybe b/c some ppl rely on alcohol to be able to enjoy social occasions. I make this without the alcohol in it and everyone loves it- especially all of the kids and anyone that’s pregnant or just doesn’t drink.
No, I think people get defensive when you question why they drink alcohol and call it a bad habit…on a jello shot recipe of all things 😂
If someone merely disagreeing with your choices in a public discussion feels like a personal attack, then maybe you’re not all that secure in those choices to begin with. Just saying 🙂
Thanks for the tips on the order to add the ingredients. There’s not much point in spending the money on alcohol if you’re just going to heat it out. As if one is going to get into a drunken stupor from a 2oz Jell-O shot…
If someone merely disagreeing with your choices in a public discussion feels like a personal attack, then maybe you’re not all that secure in those choices to begin with. Just saying 🙂
Great idea Laurie!! I’ve only made Jell-O shots one other time, and they didn’t turn out so well. I was gonna give them another go this New Years. I will try your suggestion!!
ROFL- love it!!
That is ingenious! We are having these for sure!
Just ordered the Jello molds for the big game….so now i need to get some Champagne …gameday fun!!😊
Does anyone know where to get those cute toothpicks?
I think they are just “pom poms” poked into a regular toothpick.
Check the Dollar Tree for the little “pom poms”
Thank you!
Party City.
Oh, it’s on now!! Thanks, Lina
Yum! There’s no way I’m making this now but 10 years ago I would have been all over this one!
Looks So Cool…Thank You Lina for taking the time to give us such great ideas!!! 😉 💙 Happy New Years to you & Your Family! ♡
These are sooo cute! Thanks so much 🙂
Just me and hubby for New Years with the kids—-but I think we’ll give it a whirl for us adults!
Awesome! Cheers and Happy New Year.
My favorite way to serve jello shots is in 1oz paper cups. No fighting to get all the jello out
Oh great tip!