Jell-O Shots

My sisters graduated from High School this past weekend and to celebrate we had a family BBQ with friends and out of town family before they had to leave.  But what is a BBQ with out the Jell-O Shots?!?  I've had my fair share of them and I have to tell you these are by far the best one's I've had.  Now I may be bias but every other Jell-O shot I've had have been WEAK.  So here is how my family makes Jell-O Shots, and in my opinion they are stronger then the majority of the other one's I've tried.  
Don't Forget To Drink Responsibly!

I usually make them the day before so they have enough time to set up. 

  You can use the small or large box of Jell-O, if you use the larger one double the recipe.

  I like used 2 oz. cups with lids, they are the prefect size!  The only place I've been able to find them is GFS, they run about $4 for 200 cups and just over $2 for 100 lids.

Lay out the cups as shown above so you don't have to rush to do it after mixing everything together.  Each box makes about 15-18 depending on pouring skills, I usually lay out 20 to be on the safe side. 

To Make: 

Boil water; I used a tea kettle, this allows me to boil enough for a couple boxes of Jell-O, while keeping the water hot as I was making different batches.

Measure out 1 cup of boiling water in a measuring cup and stir in your choice of Jell-O (I used Berry Blue) until it's dissolved. 

Add a small hand full of crushed ice, and let melt. 

After adding the Jell-O mix and the ice the liquid level is usually about here.  If you have more that's fine.  The ice is just used to ensure the liquid isn't too warm when you add the alcohol.  

  

Fill to 1 1/2 cup mark on measuring cup with COLD water and stir.

Add 1/2 cup of alcohol (I used Rum) and stir.  After adding everything you should have 2 cups. 

Carefully pour into the 2 oz. cups you set out earlier.

Let cool for a minute or two before you put the lid on so condensation doesn't accumulate on the lid.  I usually label the lids during this time.  What I do is write the Jell-O and the alcohol used so

Berry Blue Jell-O with Rum is BR

Put in the fridge, let solidify and ENJOY! 
If you are making multiple flavors I recommend making a key so you don't get the flavors mixed up.  We had 15 different flavors and man did the key come in handy!