Champagne Jello Shots with Vodka (2024)

Easy: Despite their fancy appearance, this is a supereasy Champagne Jello Shots recipe. The recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and can be made in just a few minutes.

Perfect party food: Theseboozy jello shotsare the perfect addition to any party. They’re somuch funfor anyspecial occasionfrom aNewYear’s Eve partyto Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day gathering, or even awedding shower!

Balanced flavor: The mix of the bubbly champagne with the sweet sugar and the tart lemon juice creates a balanced, delightful flavor profile that’s quite similar to a French 76 (which is a French 75 with vodka).

Unflavored Gelatin: This is a versatile thickening agent derived from collagen, used to give the jello shots their firm, jelly-like consistency. Knox is probably the most common and widely available brand.

Champagne: I recommend using dry or brut champagne, prosecco, orsparkling wineto balance the flavors.

Sugar: This balances the tartness of the lemon juice and the dryness of the champagne, providing a pleasant sweetness to thisjello shot recipe.

Lemon Juice:Fresh lemon juicecontributes a bright, citrusy note, adding a refreshing layer of flavor that compliments the champagne.

Vodka: Use your favorite brand, but I recommend using at least a mid-tier brand like Tito’s.

Edible Glitter: Used as a decorative topping,edible goldglitter adds a visually stunning andfestive touch, making thechampagne shotsmore appealing and fun. Make sure you useEDIBLE glitter– see my post here all aboutedible glitterand what to look for when you are buying it. If you prefer not to useedible glitter, you can garnish with fresh strawberries to makeStrawberry Champagne Jello Shots.

Step 1: Add theenvelopes of unflavored gelatin, vodka, and some of the champagne to a heatproof bowl (preferably with apouring spout, like a large Pyrexmeasuring cup). Set aside.

Step 2: Add the sugar and remaining champagne to a small saucepan.

Step 3: Add the lemon juice and heat the mixture overmedium heatuntil it begins to simmer slightly and the sugar is completely dissolved. Be sure not to boil.

Step 4: Remove the pan from the heat. Allow thechampagne mixtureto cool slightly and add it to thegelatin mixturein the heatproof bowl. Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Step 5: Pour the mixture intoplastic shot glasses, filling about ¾ of the way up the cup. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until completely set.

Step 6: Add theedible glitterto a fine mesh sieve. Gently tap the sieve on the edge to sift the glitter over the tops of the jello. Chill until ready to serve.

• Make sure you use unflavored gelatin. Flavored jello will take away from the champagne orsparkling wine’s flavor.

• Swap the champagne for sparkling rosé and use rose goldedible glitterfor festivePink Champagne Jello Shotsfor aValentine’s Dayoption.

• Swap the vodka fororange juiceor otherfruit juiceto make a mimosa jello shot, which would be perfect for brunch or awedding shower.

• For a lower ABV (alcohol by volume) option, replace the vodka with lemonade or more champagne instead. For a mocktail, replace the vodka and champagne withsparkling lemonadeor apple cider.

• For a French 77 variation, replace the vodka with an additional ¼cup of champagneand ¼ cup of elderflowersimple syrupor liqueur, like St. Germain or St. Elder.

• To make the jello slide out easier, you can lightly coat thesmall plastic cupswith a little cooking spray before adding thejellomixture.

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How long do jello shots take to set?

Jello shots typically take about 4 hours to set in the refrigerator. However, the exact time it takes will depend on the size and shape of the shot glasses, as well as the temperature of the refrigerator. If you want to make sure that your jello shots are set firmly, you can chill them overnight.

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Champagne Jello Shots Recipe

Melissa

Elevate your next celebration with these Champagne Jello Shots, a delightful fusion of elegance and fun. This easy-to-make recipe is basically a French 76 co*cktail in jello form.