Description

These Gingerbread Jello Shots are a festive and fun holiday treat combining warm spices with creamy and boozy flavors. Featuring ground ginger, cinnamon, molasses, and a blend of Baileys Irish Cream, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka, these jello shots capture the essence of gingerbread in a playful form. Perfect for holiday parties, they offer a unique twist on traditional jello shots with a rich gingerbread simple syrup and a smooth, spiced finish.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

1 cup Water
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1/4 cup Butterscotch Schnapps
1/2 cup Vodka
1/4 cup Gingerbread Simple Syrup
1/2 cup Cold Water
2 cups Boiling Water

Dry Ingredients & Flavorings

1 cup Sugar
2 Tbsp Molasses
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
4 envelopes Knox Gelatin

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Instructions

Prepare the Gingerbread Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture thickens slightly to form a syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Bloom the Gelatin: In a large bowl, combine the 4 envelopes of Knox gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the gelatin to soften and absorb the water.
Dissolve the Gelatin: Pour 2 cups boiling water over the bloomed gelatin mixture. Stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
Mix the Alcohol and Syrup: To the gelatin mixture, add Baileys Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, vodka, and 1/4 cup of the cooled gingerbread simple syrup. Stir gently to combine all the flavors evenly.
Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into 2 oz shot glasses or jello shot molds. Make sure to fill each mold evenly for consistent portions.
Chill and Set: Refrigerate the shots for at least 4 hours or until fully set and firm. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure the gingerbread simple syrup is completely cooled before mixing it with alcohol and gelatin to avoid curdling.
Adjust the amount of vodka depending on your preference for alcohol strength.
These jello shots are best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for optimal texture.
Use caution when serving to underage or unintended guests as these contain alcohol.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the Baileys, schnapps, and vodka with flavored syrups or juices.