Gin and Juice ShotsMakes about 16 1-oz shots (pictures show larger serving size) 1 ½ c 100% grapefruit juice ½ c gin* 5 tsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 7½ tsp Vegan Jel)** lime slices for garnish, if desired
- Add grapefruit juice and gin to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until warm. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice.3) Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for four hours or overnight. For boozier shots, use a ratio of about 1 cup non-alcoholic liquid to 1 cup alcohol. The more gelatin you add, the firmer your shots will be. So if you want them to stand alone (as shown in the pictures), use this amount. For more sippable shots, use a bit less. MORE: Are Calorie Counts on Booze Coming Soon? Spiked Iced Tea ShotsMakes about 16 1-oz shots (pictures show larger serving size) 1½ c unsweetened iced tea ½ c whiskey juice of half a lemon ⅛ c honey 5 tsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 7 1/2 tsp Vegan Jel)
- Add tea, whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until warm and ingredients are combined. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice. Or, if you’re feeling extra festive, pour mixture into hollowed out lemon halves that you’ve set in the well of a muffin pan (so they don’t spill).3) Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for four hours or overnight. Slice the lemon shell shots in half so you’re left with wedges (as shown). For boozier shots, use a ratio of about 1 cup non-alcoholic liquid to 1 cup alcohol. The more gelatin you add, the firmer your shots will be. So if you want them to stand alone (as shown in the pictures), use this amount. For more sippable shots, use a bit less. MORE: The Best Low-Sugar Hard Ciders Blueberry-Screwdriver ShotsMakes about 16 1-oz shots (pictures show larger serving size) 1 ½ c 100% orange juice ½ c vodka 5 tsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 7 1/2 tsp Vegan Jel) Blueberries, as desired
- Add orange juice and vodka to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until warm. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice. Add add a few blueberries to each shot.3) Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for four hours or overnight. *For boozier shots, use a ratio of about 1 cup non-alcoholic liquid to 1 cup alcohol. *The more gelatin you add, the firmer your shots will be. So if you want them to stand alone (as shown in the pictures), use this amount. For more sippable shots, use a bit less. MORE: The Five (Surprisingly) Worst Drinks You’ll Order at the Bar This Summer Moscow Mule ShotsMakes about 16 1-oz shots 1½ c (alcoholic) ginger beer ½ c vodka juice of half a lime 5 tsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 7 1/2 tsp Vegan Jel)
- Add ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until warm. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice.3) Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for four hours or overnight. The more gelatin you add, the firmer your shots will be. So if you want them to stand alone (as shown in the pictures), use this amount. For more sippable shots, use a bit less. MORE: The Moscow Mule You Need to Make This Weekend Coconut-Mudslide ShotsMakes about 20 1-oz shots 1½ c full fat coconut milk ½ c water ½ c vodka ⅛ c unsweetened cocoa ¼ c honey 2 Tbsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 8 tsp Vegan Jel)**
- Add coconut milk, water, vodka, cocoa powder, and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until warm. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved. 2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice. 3) Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for four hours or overnight. *For boozier shots, replace this with vodka **The more gelatin you add, the firmer your shots will be. So if you want them to stand alone (as shown in the pictures), use this amount. For more sippable shots, use a bit less.