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Drunken Elf Jello Shots

These festive drunken elf jello shots are the perfect addition to any Christmas party and will surely be a hit with your Christmas-loving guests! Made with citrus rum, lime jello, fresh mint, red hots, and whipped cream, the result is a boozy Christmas jello shot that even Santa's elves would love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 17 shots
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 3 ounces lime jello
  • 1 cup citrus rum
  • ice
  • whipped cream optional
  • mint leaves (the top cut off)
  • corn syrup
  • red sanding sugar
  • red hots

Instructions

  • Boil 3/4 cup of water.
  • Mix the lime jello mix and boiling water until the jello is dissolved.
  • Measure out the rum in a glass 2 cup measuring cup. Add ice until it measures 1 1/4 cups.
  • Pour the alcohol into the jello and mix until ice cubes are melted.
  • Pour the mixture into plastic shot glasses.
  • Put into the refrigerator for 90 minutes or until solidified.
  • Dip the shot glasses in corn syrup and then in the red sanding sugar.
  • Top with whipped cream, a few small mint leaves, and one or two red hots.
  • Serve and enjoy!