Enter The Creatively Vibrant World Of Artisanal Jell-O Shots

Jell-O shots aren't only for raging parties in the college dorm. Across the world, professional bartenders are elevating the beloved form of booze and taking basic recipes to new heights with creative presentations and sophisticated ingredients. From serving up pistachio and amaretto in garnished containers to using fruit peels to hold colorful Jell-O mixes, your next batch of booze needn't be reserved for large plastic red and blue party cups. 

Artisanal Jell-O shots deliver "fancy" in a friendly, approachable form. At cocktail bars in major cities, mixologists and pastry chefs are teaming up to turn Negronis and espresso martinis into gelatinous pieces, and the finished jiggly designs are served in half shells and soup spoons. Champagne with lemonade, cubes of wine, and pieces of solidified cocktails crowned with edible flowers are decorating party tables, and the alcoholic treats are making their way into baby showers, wedding celebrations, and family gatherings. 

Because making Jell-O shots is an easily adaptable recipe, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating flavorful shots that impress. Since Jell-O leads to turning up the creativity dial behind the bar, your choice of flavors, colors, and garnish can be adapted to suit special occasions and preferences of your guests, and you can experiment using different molds to build stunningly beautiful presentations of bite-sized bits of alcohol. 

Of course, these jelly bites of alcohol aren't the same as shaking up a drink and straining the concoction to serve in a glass. Whether you're looking to serve up spicy margaritas or sparkly brunch-time mimosas, mastering the consistency of the Jell-O shot is key when it comes to creating these special recipes. Certain cocktail recipes won't always translate into the jelly-like form, particularly more alcohol-heavy concoctions. When developing your own recipes at home, remember that this boozy experience will be one that is chewed, not slurped, and mixing balanced flavors can take some practice to master.