What is the first thing that comes to mind on a hot summer day? A glass of ice-cold aromatic Sweet Tea. I don’t know who invented it, but I’m sure glad they did. Now you can enjoy that sweet tea flavor in Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shots. The South never tasted so good!

Absolutely the best tasting tea around! Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shots!

Did you know that before prohibition, sweet Tea was heavily spiked with liquor and called punch? Try this twist on post-prohibition Sweet Tea in the form of a Jello Shot.

Don’t just serve Sweet Tea Jello Shots in the South. These easy and tasty Jello Shots are a delightful addition to any gathering, regardless of location. Their versatility makes them a perfect choice for any occasion.

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Ingredients you’ll need to make Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shots

Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shot Ingredients

Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
Limoncello
Simple Syrup
Gelatine
Black Tea

Tip

Of course, tea is essential. I’ve tried this recipe using teabags, steeping the tea, and black tea instant powder. Both methods work perfectly; the powder is quicker and more convenient. You can find the instant black tea powder here, making the process even easier for you.

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Bar and Kitchen tools

To make your Jello Shots, you’ll need Jello Shot cups. Click here to learn the differences between the 3 different styles of Jello Shot cups. I use the squeezable Jello Shot cups, the flat round Jello Shot cups above, and the square Jello Shot cups.

The second most important item is a large, spouted mixing bowl with a handle. This bowl makes pouring the liquid into the Jello Shot cups easy. 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 I need more to invest in one of those tools.

How to make Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shots

Place 16 Jello Shot cups on a baking sheet.

Gelatin can be tricky to work with in a recipe. Pour the Firefly Vodka, Limoncello, and simple syrup into the spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top. The secret is to ‘slowly’ sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid. If you see the gelatin clump up, you spread it too quickly.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes. If you do have some dry patches, don’t worry. Ensure your water is boiling for the next step.

In the meantime, bring the water to a boil. Add the tea bags and steep or use instant black tea powder. If you need help finding instant tea powder, you can get it here.

Option 1

I use black tea powder; it’s quicker. If using the black tea powder, mix the tea powder with the boiling water, add the hot Tea to the gelatin mixture, and stir for 3 minutes.

Option 2

If using the tea bags, steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags from the tea and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add the hot tea to the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

Slowly pour the mixture into your Jello Shot cups until 3/4 full.

Refrigerate the Jello Shots for 2 hours before placing the lids on them. You can make these Jello Shots 2 days in advance and refrigerate them until ready to serve.

Sweet Tea Jello Shots offer a refreshing twist on a classic beverage, perfect for springtime gatherings. Infused with the nostalgic flavor of sweet tea, these jiggly Sweet Tea Jello Shots add a playful element to any outdoor celebration. With a hint of Southern charm, they embody the essence of spring fun in every bite. Cheers to Sweet Tea Jello Shots.

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Absolutely the best tasting Sweet Tea around! Firefly Sweet Tea Jello Shots

There is nothing like a glass of aromatic Sweet Tea on a hot summer day. Did you know that before prohibition Sweet Tea was heavily spiked with liquor and called punch? Try this twist on post-prohibition Sweet Tea in the form of a Jello Shot. The South never tasted so good!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course Drinks, Happy Hour

Cuisine American

Servings Jello Shots

Equipment

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
1/4 Cup Limoncello
1/2 Cup Simple Syrup
2 Envelopes Knox Gelatine 1 box contains 4 envelopes of gelatin
1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Teaspoon Instant Black Tea Powder Option 1
2 Teabags Black Tea Teabags Option 2
16 2-ounce Jello Shot Cups

Instructions

Place 16 – 2-ounce Jello Shot cups on a baking sheet.
Add the Vodka, Limoncello and simple syrup to a large, spouted mixing bowl.
Slowly sprinkle the gelatin on top of the Vodka and Limoncello mixture making sure to sprinkle it evenly across the top of the liquid.
Let the gelatin absorb the liquid for 7 minutes.
In the meantime, boil the water.
Option 1: Pour the boiling water into a measuring cup and add the instant tea powder and stir.
Option 2: Pour the boiling water into a measuring cup and add the teabags. Cover and let sit (steep) for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags from the tea and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Add the hot tea to the Gelatin mixture and stir until the Gelatin is dissolved, at least 3 minutes.
Pour the mixture into Jello Shot cups until they are 3/4 full.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before placing the caps on the Jello Shot cups.
Serve Chilled. Can be made 2 days in advance.

Notes

Gelatin can be tricky to work with the first time you use it in a recipe. The secret is to ‘slowly‘ sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquid. If you see it is clumping up, you are sprinkling too quickly. If you have some dry patches, don’t worry; ensure your water is boiling before adding it to the gelatin mixture and stir until the clumps are dissolved.

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