Almond Joy Jello Shots for TRUE College Football Fans
Are you ready for the start of the College Football season? I am! How would you like to be the hit of the next tailgate party supporting your College Football Team with the best-tasting Jello Shots ever? These Jello Shots are what every TRUE College Football fan needs to try! Make them in team colors and Almond Joy flavor! You’ll CRUSH IT!
Equipment
Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 375 ml Chocolate Vodka
- 1 375 ml Coconut Vodka
- 1 375 ml Amaretto Liqueur
- 1 1 oz Box of Knox Gelatine The box contains 4 envelopes of gelatin
- 1 12 oz Bottle Simple Syrup
- 1 14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 .7 oz Gel Food Color 1 .7 oz bottle in each color
To Make the First Team Color
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Vodka
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Vodka
- 1/2 Cup Amaretto Liqueur
- 2 Envelopes gelatin
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 Teaspoon Gel Food Coloring
To Make the Second Team Color
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Vodka
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Vodka
- 1/2 Cup Amaretto Liqueur
- 2 Envelopes gelatin
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3/4 Teaspoon Gel Food Color If your second team color is white, no need to use gel food coloring
Instructions
First Team Color
- Place 26 2-ounce Jello Shot cups on a baking sheet
- Pour the Coconut Vodka, Chocolate Vodka, and Amaretto into a large, spouted mixing bowl
- Slowly sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquor making sure to sprinkle it evenly across the top of the liquid
- Let the gelatin absorb the liquid for 7 minutes
- In the meantime simmer the water
- Pour 1 cup of the simmering water into a measuring cup
- Add the gel food coloring to the water and stir well
- Add the water mixed with the food coloring to the gelatin mix and stir until the gelatin is dissolved, at least 3 minutes
- Now add the sweetened condensed milk and simple syrup, and stir well
- Team Color Check! Before pouring the jello shots, test the color by adding a small amount to an empty shot cup. Compare it to your team's uniform. Need a bolder game-day color? Dissolve ¼ teaspoon food coloring in 1 tablespoon hot water, stir it into the jello mixture until fully combined
- Pour the mixture into the Jello Shot cups until they are 1/2 full
- Refrigerate the 1/2 full Jello Shot cups at least 1 hour before starting the top layer
Second Team Color
- Pour the Coconut Vodka, Chocolate Vodka, and Amaretto into a large, spouted mixing bowl
- Slowly sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquor making sure to sprinkle it evenly across the top of the liquid
- Let the gelatin absorb the liquid for 7 minutes
- In the meantime simmer the water
- Pour 1 cup of the simmering water into a measuring cup
- Add the gel food coloring (if your second team color is white you do not have to add food coloring) to the water and stir well
- Add the water mixed with the food coloring to the gelatin mix and stir until the gelatin is dissolved, at least 3 minutes
- Now add the sweetened condensed milk and simple syrup, and stir well
- Team Color Check! Before pouring the jello shots, test the color by adding a small amount to an empty shot cup. Compare it to your team's uniform. Need a bolder game-day color? Dissolve ¼ teaspoon food coloring in 1 tablespoon hot water, stir it into the jello mixture until fully combined
- Top off the refrigerated Jello Shots with the second color
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours before placing the caps on the Jello Shot cups
- Serve Chilled. Can be made 2 days in advance
Notes
If you want a darker color, add a tablespoon of hot water and 1/4 teaspoon of gel food coloring to a small bowl and stir until combined. Then, add the food coloring mixture to your gelatin mixture and mix well.
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