Quick Sparkling Champagne Jello Shots: Easy New Years Eve Treat
These quick sparkling champagne jello shots are the ultimate New Year’s Eve party starter. With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, you can create festive, bubbly bites that look fancy but are incredibly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups champagne or prosecco (chilled, dry brut preferred)
- ½ cup fruit juice (white grape, peach, or pomegranate)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 1 standard packet)
- Optional: 2-3 drops red or pink food coloring
- Optional: edible glitter or gold luster dust
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Pour the ½ cup of fruit juice into a medium bowl. Sprinkle the 2 ¼ teaspoons of unflavored gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes without stirring. It will look like a weird, bumpy, congealed mess — that’s exactly what you want.
- Heat the mixture: After the gelatin has bloomed, pour it into a small saucepan. Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Cool slightly: Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. You want it warm, not hot. If it’s too hot, it will kill the bubbles in your champagne.
- Add the champagne: Slowly pour the 1 ½ cups of chilled champagne into the warm juice mixture, whisking gently as you go. You’ll see it foam up a bit — that’s good. Keep whisking until everything is well combined. If you’re using food coloring, add it now.
- Pour into cups: Arrange your shot cups on a baking sheet. Use a small funnel or a liquid measuring cup with a spout to carefully pour the mixture into each cup, filling them about ¾ full. Leave a little room at the top.
- Refrigerate: Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Let the shots set for at least 4 hours, but overnight is better.
- Add toppings (optional): If you’re using edible glitter or gold luster dust, sprinkle it on top just before serving.
Notes
Bloom the gelatin for the full 5-10 minutes for best results. Use chilled champagne to preserve bubbles. Make these a day ahead for best flavor and texture. For non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling cider or non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (2 oz)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Protein: 1
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