Jello Shots, Anyone? Try the slightly sweet, rich, and creamy flavor of Espresso & Cream
Have you ever wondered what Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots taste like? Well, wonder no more; they are delicious! The slightly sweet, rich, and creamy flavor will take you back to that first cup of coffee in the morning but rev you up for an adult night out.
These Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots were the rage at my last party. More and more people are trying Jello Shots because they are fun to eat, great for parties and come in many flavors. Imagine espresso, Kahlua, vodka and cream. Put them together and watch the crowd get excited.
Ingredients you’ll need to make these awesome Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots
You’ll need vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso powder, gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and simple syrup. For this recipe, I used Absolut Vanilia, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur and Veil Whipped Cream Vodka.
To make Jello Shots that are not ‘fruit flavored,’ you have to use gelatin, not Jello. Gelatin can be tricky to work with. But the fantastic thing about gelatin is that you can make any of your favorite cocktails into a Jello Shot. Even your favorite Espresso Martini can be turned into a Jello Shot, the trick here is to add a layer of cream.
Bar and Kitchen Tools
To make your Jello Shots, you’ll need Jello Shot cups. Click here to learn the difference between the 2 most popular styles available. I use the squeezable Jello Shot cups and the flat round Jello Shot cups below.
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The second most important item is a large mouth mixing bowl with a spout. The largemouth mixing bowl with a spout makes it easy to pour the liquid into the Jello Shot cups.
I have seen ‘tools’ on Amazon that assist you with filling your Jello Shot cups, but the bowl with the spout works well. Of course, you may have a few drips here and there, but not enough for me to invest in one of those tools.
How to make Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots
First, place 30 Jello Shot cups on a baking sheet. Then pour the Vodka, Kahlua, espresso powder, and simple syrup into a spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on the top.
Gelatin can be tricky to work with the first time you use it in a recipe. If you see it clumping up, you are spreading it too quickly. The secret is to ‘slowly’ sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquid. This step seems like the longest process in the recipe. If you do have some dry patches, don’t worry.
Let the gelatin mixture sit for 5 minutes. In the meantime, boil your water. Add the boiling water to the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.
Pour the Espresso Vodka Martini mix into the Jello Shot cups until they are 2/3 full. Put them into the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Then follow the recipe to make the cream layer. Pour the cream mixture on the top of the espresso-filled jello shot cups and refrigerate for 2 hours before putting on the Jello Shot tops. These Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots can be made 2 days in advance if covered and kept in the refrigerator.
If you enjoyed these Jello Shots, check out my other Jello Shot recipes!
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Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots
Ingredients
Espresso & Cream Martini Jello Shots (makes 22 Jello Shots)
- 2 Envelopes Bustello instant espresso
- 3/4 Cup Vanilla Vodka
- 3/4 Cup Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
- 3 Tablespoons Simple Syrup
- 2 Envelops Gelatin 1 box of Knox Gelatine has 4 envelopes
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 22 2 ounce Jello Shot Cups
White Jello Shots (will top off 22 Jello Shots)
- 3/4 Cup Water
- 3/4 Cup Whipped Cream Vodka
- 2 Envelopes Gelatin
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 1/2 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
Make the Espresso Vodka Martini Jello Shots
- Add the Bustello instant espresso powder into a large, spouted mixing bowl
- Add vodka, Kahlua and simple syrup and mix well
- Slowly sprinkle gelatin on top of the Vodka and Kahlua mixture making sure to sprinkle it evenly across the top of the liquid
- Let the gelatin absorb the liquid for 5 minutes
- In the meantime boil the water
- Add the boiling water to the Gelatin mixture and stir until the Gelatin is dissolved, at least 3 minutes
- Place the 2 oz Jello Shot cups on a cookie sheet
- Pour mixture into Jello Shot cups until they are 2/3 full
- Put the Jello Shots in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to chill
White Jello Shots Instructions
- Add vodka and water into a large spouted mixing bowl and mix well
- Slowly sprinkle gelatin on top of the Vodka and water mixture making sure to sprinkle it evenly across the top of the liquid
- Let the gelatin absorb the liquid for 5 minutes
- In the meantime boil the water
- Add the boiling water and stir until the Gelatin is dissolved, at least 3 minutes
- Now add the sweetened condensed milk and stir well
- Pour a small amount of the White Jello Shot mixture on the top of each Espresso Vodka Martini Jello Shot.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before placing the cap on the Jello Shot cup
- Serve Chilled. Can be made 2 days in advance
Notes
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