Lemon Drop Jello Shots with Gummy Bears

Lemon drop shots on a brown wood table with gummy bears and lemons.

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Lemon Drop Jello Shots with Gummy Bears

Get ready to add some fun to your party with these playful Lemon Drop Jello Shots with Gummy Bears! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a hint of sweetness, they're the perfect combination of tangy + sweet. With surprise gummy bears hidden inside each shot, these jello shots are sure to be a hit at your next gathering! Vegan, Alcoholic + Non-alcoholic Option.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Chill Time:4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: alcohol, alcohol-free, candy cane, chilled, dessert, easy, gummy bears, jello, lemon, party, summer, sweet

Servings: ounces

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

JELLO SHOTS:

1 (3 oz.) baox lemon-flavored Jello mix
1 cup boiling water
½ cup lemon simple syrup
1 lemon, freshly-squeezed
4 oz. Vodka alternative (I love using Ritual Zero Proof; You can also use regular Vodka)
1 (5 oz.) package Gummy bears (I like to use healthier ones made with Real Fruit)

LEMON SIMPLE SYRUP:

½ cup filtered water
1 lemon, sliced
¼ cup organic cane sugar (See Notes)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

TO MAKE THE LEMON SIMPLE SYRUP:

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add together all ingredients (stirring them to combine) and bring to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 2-3 minutes or so. Remove from heat.

TO MAKE THE JELLO SHOTS:

In a bowl, add together the jello mix and boiling water, stirring until the jello mix has dissolved. Add the lemon simple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka alternative, stirring to combine. Let everything cool until at room temperature for quicker "set" time in the fridge.

ASSEMBLE + CHILL:

In shot-size glasses, add a few gummy bears at the bottom of each cup and pour the lemon jello mixture atop gummy bears until ¾ filled. Place filled glasses atop a small baking sheet for greater ease and add to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours. Best when chilled overnight. NOTE: the smaller the shot glasses, the more servings it'll make. For larger shot glasses, the least amount of glasses are filled.
When chilled completely and "set", remove the shot glasses from the refrigerator and top with additional gummy bears in each glass.
Scoop and Enjoy!

Notes

STORAGE: Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly covered or sealed for 3-5 days.

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