Jello Shot Cups

Jello Shot Cups are small disposable portion cups made for setting and serving gelatin shots. They aren't a drink themselves, so the useful details are how to fill them, chill them and pick a flavor. Cups in this category are usually 1 to 2 ounces, often sold with matching lids, and the listing is the place to confirm this product's exact size and count. A straight-sided or slightly tapered cup in that range holds a firm set and lets the shot slide out with a gentle squeeze of the sides. Fill the cups on a tray or sheet pan so they stay level and can be moved to the refrigerator in one go. Most recipes pair boxed flavored gelatin with a spirit, usually vodka, white rum or a clear liqueur. Replace part of the cold water with the spirit rather than all of it. Too much alcohol keeps the gelatin from setting, and a ratio of roughly one part spirit to one part cold water is a common starting point. Chill for at least four hours, or overnight if you have room, so the shots set firm. Serve them straight from the refrigerator, because they soften quickly at room temperature. Cocktail-style flavors work well in small cups. Lime gelatin with tequila and a splash of triple sec gives a margarita shot. Strawberry gelatin with rum suits a daiquiri. Orange gelatin with vodka and a little cranberry juice tastes like a cosmopolitan. Lemon gelatin with vodka reads as a lemon drop. For a cleaner presentation, run a thin knife around the edge before serving, or just serve them in the cup. No glassware is needed. The cup is the vessel, and a chilled tray or a bowl of crushed ice keeps a batch cold at a gathering. Because they are single-use, cleanup is a bin bag rather than a sink of shot glasses.