Tart Lemon Drop Jelly Shots

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FOR ADULTS ONLY! These are so delicious and one of my all time favorite party treats. Enjoy responsibly!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
50
Yield:
50 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 50 servings

  • 4 cups water

  • 8 large lemons, cut into 8 wedges each

  • 3 ½ cups white sugar

  • 8 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin

  • 4 cups lemon vodka

  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Directions

  1. Heat water, lemon wedges, and white sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, mashing lemons often to release juice and oils.

  2. Cook and stir lemon mixture for 5 minutes more, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain lemon pieces from saucepan.

  3. Sprinkle gelatin into saucepan.

  4. Heat syrup and gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin dissolves, 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Pour lemon vodka into gelatin mixture and stir well.

  6. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan; refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours.

  7. Run a sharp knife under hot water; cut gelatin into cubes with knife and sprinkle cubes with turbinado sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
0g Fat
16g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.