Irish Whiskey Sour Lemon Jello Shots

These might just be the cutest little cocktails I’ve ever made. I wanted to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some jello shots (obviously), so I used Irish whiskey as the spirit base (obviously). But I just felt like St. Patrick’s Day was too fun of a day to serve boring jello shots in a shot glass… so I carved out some lemon halves and made the jello shots in these lemon cups… obviously?! Try it and tell me what you think!

Watch Me Make Sour Lemon Jello Shots

How to Make Sour Lemon Jello Shots

Listen, this isn’t your average weeknight cocktail. Irish Whiskey Sour Lemon Jello Shots are definitely made for parties like St. Patrick’s Day, summer birthdays, and bachelorette parties. The jello shot mixture usually makes 12–16 lemon wedges depending on lemon size. Scale the recipe up and use more lemons if you’re having a bigger party!

1) Prepare Lemon Cups

Cut lemons in half. With a spoon, hollow out the flesh of the lemon peel, making sure not to pierce it. Set aside.

2) Bloom the Gelatin

Sprinkle 2 tbsp gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let sit 3–5 minutes until spongy.

3) Dissolve

Add 2 cups boiling water and whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

4) Cool Slightly

Let the mixture sit 2–3 minutes so the alcohol doesn’t cook off.

5) Add Remaining Ingredients

Stir in 1 cup Irish whiskey + 1/2 cup lemon juice + 1/2 cup simple syrup

6) Fill Lemon Halves

Place hollowed lemon halves in a muffin tin so they sit flat. Pour mixture into each.

7) Chill

Refrigerate 3–4 hours until firm.

8) Slice

Cut each lemon half into 3 to 4 wedges for easy eating.

How to Make Simple Syrup

Making your own simple syrup at home is really easy and if you’re into making your own cocktails and coffee drinks at home, I highly recommend whipping up a batch real quick and storing it for all your future drink mixing! For the easiest simple syrup, combine equal parts water and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let the syrup cool completely before storing in a jar, bottle, or other airtight container. It should last in the refrigerator for about a month.

If you’re feeling creative, make a flavored simple syrup with herbs like basil, mint, or rosemary and garnish the jello shots with which fresh herb you chose.

Tips for Perfect Lemon Jello Shots

Before pouring, let the liquid cool for 5 minutes so it doesn’t soften the lemon peel and cause leaks.

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Irish Whiskey Sour Lemon Jello Shots

Jello shots so cute you almost don't want to eat them… almost.

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Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2 packets Knox unflavored gelatin (or 2 tbsp powdered bovine gelatin)
• 1/2 cup cold water (for blooming)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup Irish whiskey
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup, you can opt for a flavor here (ie. Mint, Basil, Rosemary)

Instructions

• Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 tbsp gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let sit 3–5 minutes until spongy.
• Cool slightly: Let the mixture sit 2–3 minutes so the alcohol doesn’t cook off.
• Add remaining ingredients: Stir in Irish whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
• Fill lemon halves: Place hollowed lemon halves in a muffin tin so they sit flat. Pour mixture into each.
• Chill: Refrigerate 3–4 hours until firm.
• Slice: Cut each lemon half into 3–4 wedges.

Why Make Jello Shots?

Unless you’re in college or recently went to a bachelorette party, it’s probably been a minute since you’ve taken a jello shot. But nostalgia is a powerful, powerful thing and us grown-ass adults should be making them way more often to celebrate all the holidays.

For St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Whiskey Sour Lemon Jello Shots really match the vibe of the day. St. Patrick’s Day is a pretty high-energy celebration of parades, drinking, eating, music, and more drinking, so these lemon jello shots fit right in. It’s hard to have a bad time when someone walks into the room with a tray of jello shots. And whether you’re hosting a party or were invited as a guest, jello shots are the best make-ahead cocktail in the game.

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