Even a socially distant New Years Eve (wedding shower, bachelorette party, you name it!) calls for making and partaking in champagne jello shots! I found a way to still be festive and celebrate with the +21 group as well as an option for the little kiddos!
We all know celebrating New Years Eve with champagne is a must, but why not add a twist with these festive bite sized treats at your next party? They will be such a memorable conversation starter. With only a few ingredients you can make these at home with the kids and switch up the flavors to your specific taste. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
(+21 Version)
- 1 cup of champagne or sparkling wine (chilled)
- 3/4 of ginger ale
- 3 packets of unflavored gelatin
- garnish with sprinkles
(Non-Alcoholic Version)
- 2 1/2 cups of sparkling juice (chilled)
- 1/2 cup of boiling water
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- garnish with sprinkles
Preparation
- In medium pan, set heat to medium low heat and boil water
- If you are preparing the +21 version, combine ginger ale and 1/4 cup of the champagne and boil
- Add gelatin slowly in and allow to dissolve in liquid for at least a minute; completely remove all clumps
- Pour sparkling juice in a bowl or measuring cup with spout, then pour gelatin mixture into sparkling juice and gently stir and combine
- If you are preparing the +21 version, remove the ginger ale and 1/4 champagne from heat and stir in the remaining champagne
- To avoid sticking, lightly spray pan with cooking spray and pour mixture in (you can also use champagne glasses or any other containers you wish to serve)
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set/firm enough to eat
- Use fun shapes/cookie cutters or just cut into squares garnishing sprinkles on top and serve
NOTE: If you would like it on the sweeter side, add a tablespoon of sugar when boiling liquids.
These champagne jello shots are a playful alternative to the normal glasses of champagne ringing in the New Year. It may require a step further in preparation, but worth seeing the end product.
May 2022 be filled with everything 2021 wasn’t. CHEERS! *CLINK*
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
