Cranberry Jello Shots

By á-47173

Just in time for the holidays! These cranberry Jello shots are full of holiday cheer, and they'll give you a little too!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup sugar, separated into 1 cup and 1/2 cup
• 1 package fresh cranberries
• 3 cup water, separated into 2 cups and 1 cup
• 2 (3.4-ounce) packets cranberry-flavored Jello
• 1 cup vodka

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

SUGAR-COATED CRANBERRIES:

Pour the water and 1/2 cup of sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely (hooray—you've created a simple syrup!). Let it cool for about 15 to 20 minutes, then add the cranberries, mixing so they're all thoroughly coated.

Remove the cranberries from the simple syrup using a slotted spoon, tapping away any excess syrup. Place them in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, then pour the remaining sugar on top. Seal the bag and shake the cranberries to thoroughly coat them.

Spread them out over a large plate or baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, just to let the sugar harden and the berries cool completely.

JELLO SHOTS:

Place 1 cup water and the vodka in the fridge to chill.
Pour 2 cups water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the packets of cranberry Jello, and whisk until the Jello has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.

Pour the cold cup of water and cup of vodka into the Jello mixture, stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to set for at least 20 minutes.