Bud Light Jell-O Shots Are Only A Few Ingredients Away
If your only association with the phrase "Jell-O shots" is a gut-churning memory of sickly-sweet pucks of poorly-mixed gelatin and bottom-shelf hooch slurped back at college keggers, we've got a revelation for you. Properly-concocted Jell-O shots aren't just an amusing way for college students to get crocked as expeditiously as possible — they can actually be light, refreshing, and (dare we say it?) surprisingly grown-up. It may also surprise you to know that beer is the secret ingredient to the best Jell-O shots you've ever had, and Bud Light specifically has a line that's just right for the job. For Memorial Day and all the upcoming summer holidays, beer Jell-O shots are primed to become the VIP of your BBQ with just a few ingredients — at their most basic, these could be made with just Jell-O and the right sort of beer.
Fruity beers like Bud Light Peels, which are crafted with real fruit peels steeped in the lager, are just what you need to inject fruity, mildly acidic zest into your Jell-O shots. As of this writing, the Peels come in lime, lemonade, orange, and grapefruit flavors, which are perfect for mixing into your favorite Jell-O shot recipe. You could also reach for other fruit-forward beer styles, like radlers, shandies, or fruit-infused hefeweizens, though Bud Light has accessible appeal going for it. Most preparations for beer Jell-O shots call for added alcohol, like tequila or vodka, but you can also opt for using just beer. If you already know how many Jell-O boxes you need for shots and how to make Jell-O shots with vodka, you are most of the way towards perfecting a technique that will win you tons of compliments by the pool this summer.
Mixing fruit flavors is half the fun of these Bud Light Jell-O shots
You already know the flavors that the Bud Light Peels are available in; now, how will you mix up the flavor profiles of your shots? We have to admit that we're very tempted by the possibility of lime Jell-O with a lime Bud Light Peel and a strong pour of tequila for a jiggly, fun spin on the taste of a classic margarita. You could also pair a citron vodka with the lemonade Peel and some lemon Jell-O for a pucker-up smooch of sour flavor with a sunshiney hue and a boozy kick. But don't feel the need to get too matchy-matchy with things. We also love the idea of orange Bud Light, pineapple Jell-O, and a splash of Cointreau for a shot that is appealingly bright and bitter by turns. Or grab that grapefruit beer, a nice, clear vodka, and watermelon Jell-O for a bracing shot that will put you in mind of a chilled pink grapefruit eaten with a cold spoon.
Honestly, there aren't too many ways that this can go wrong. Jell-O shots are notoriously forgiving of errors when mixed up by true adults (not collegians), and success really comes down to following ratios in tried-and-true recipes. With Bud Light Peels, you only need a few easily-accessible components and a few hours of fridge time to produce crowd-pleasing Jell-O shots. As a last note, remember that you can store Jell-O shots upside down for easier consumption!
@jessneff_ Beer Jello Shots 🍺🍻 Ingredients: •Beer 3oz •Tequila 1oz @Patrón Tequila • Gelatin 1 packet • Sugar 2 Tbsp •Whipped cream and Lime Wedges for topping Instructions: 1. Heat beer in microwave and add gelatin and sugar 2. Stir to dissolve and leave to cool 3. Add tequila and pour into shot glass molds 4. Put in refrigerator for 2-4 hours 5. Once solid, add whipped cream to top of jello to resemble foam and garnish with a lime wedge Cheers 🍺 #beer #budlight #jelloshots #jelloshot #beerlover #beertime #cocktails #stpatricksday #stpattysday #saintpatricksday #cocktails #beer