Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots

Espresso & Cream Martini Jello Shots

Did you ever wonder what an Espresso and Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shot would taste like? Well wonder no more, they are delicious!

In order to make Jello Shots that are not ‘fruit flavored’ you have to use gelatin instead. Gelatin is not difficult to work with and the amazing thing about gelatin is that you can make any of your favorite cocktails into a Jello Shot. Mine of course is the Espresso & Cream Martini Jello Shots!

Mix the coffee, Kahlua, Vodka and simple syrup in a spouted pitcher and sprinkle the gelatin on the top of the mixture. It will start to thicken so let it sit for 5 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes, until the gelatin is dissolved. Fill the Jello Shot cups 2/3 full and put them into the refrigerator for 40 minutes to chill.

There are two types of Jello-Shot cups that I like using, the short round 2 oz Jello-Shot cups and the taller squeezable Jello-Shot cups. Both work well, but they each have their best uses. See my Tips & Tricks page to find out why.

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Then follow the recipe to make the cream layer. Pour the cream mixture into the espresso bottom layer and refrigerate for 2 hours before putting on the Jello Shot tops. These Espresso & Cream Jello Shots can be made 2 days in advance, if covered and kept in the refrigerator.

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Espresso & Cream Vodka Martini Jello Shots

If you love a Vodka Espresso Martini’s and like your coffee with cream you will love these gelatin Jello Shots. They are great for parties!

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Prep Time 30 mins

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 14

Ingredients

  

Espresso & Cream Martini Jello Shots (makes 14 Jello Shots)

• 2 Packages Bustello instant espresso
• 1/2 Cup Vanilla Vodka I like to use Absolut, Stoli or Finlandia for mixed drinks and Jello Shots
• 1/2 Cup Kahlua
• 2 Tablespoons Simple Syrup
• 2 Packages Gelatin
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• 14 2 ounce Jello Shot Cups

Half Recipe of White Jello Shots (will top off 14 Jello Shots)

• 1/4 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Whipped Cream Vodka
• 1 Package Gelatin
• 1/2 Cup Boiling Water
• 1/2 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

Instructions

 

Make the Espresso Vodka Martini Jello Shots

• Empty 2 packages of Bustello instant espresso 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
• Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes while making the Single Recipe of White Jello Shot

Single Recipe of White Vodka Jello Shot 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
• After the Espresso Vodka Martini Jello Shots have been refrigerated for 30 minutes take them out of the refrigerator. 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

These Jello Shots are not made with Jello, but made with Gelatin. Gelatin can be tricky to work with the first time around but the key to success is sprinkling the Gelatin on the liquid mixture very slowly so that each crystal of Gelatin hits the liquid. If you sprinkle too quickly, you’ll see a pile of Gelatin build up on top of the liquid. Most of this will dissolve in the hot water, if there is any remaining it will be so small it will not be noticed in the Jello Shot. Drink up!

Keyword Jello Shot, Kahlua, Vodka

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