Thursday, May 26, 2011

Can a Jell-O Shot Be Classy? Jelly Shot Test Kitchen Says Yes

 
 

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via The Bride's Guide : Martha Stewart Weddings by Erin Wylie on 5/26/11

The last party you attended with Jell-O shots is probably not one on which you want to model your wedding. But I'm seeing a resurgence of kitschy gelatin ideas (punch jelly, aspic) that are updated in sophisticated ways.

The biggest proponent of this trend is Michelle Palm, the blogger behind Jelly Shot Test Kitchen (whose book by the same name was just released). Palm reinterprets classic cocktails (French 75, margarita, old-fashioned) in jelly shot form, using only fine ingredients like fresh fruit and quality liquors.

The idea appeals to the kid in me, and they're surprisingly beautiful. Take a gander.

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Cucumber-lime margarita shots tied with cucumber ribbons

1 Cucumber-lime margarita shots tied with cucumber ribbons

Bramble cocktail shots with blackberries

2 Bramble cocktail shots with blackberries

Paloma shots made with grapefruit soda, tequila, lime, and gelatin

3 Paloma shots made with grapefruit soda, tequila, lime, and gelatin

Tom Collins shot garnished with orange and maraschino cherry

4 Tom Collins shot garnished with orange and maraschino cherry

Mandarin and mango Cosmopolitan shots

5 Mandarin and mango Cosmopolitan shots

Molded French 78 shots

6 Molded French 78 shots

Washington apple shots

7 Washington apple shots

Oasis breeze shots with coconut and pineapple

8 Oasis breeze shots with coconut and pineapple

  • Cucumber-lime margarita shots tied with cucumber ribbons
  • Bramble cocktail shots with blackberries
  • Paloma shots made with grapefruit soda, tequila, lime, and gelatin
  • Tom Collins shot garnished with orange and maraschino cherry
  • Mandarin and mango Cosmopolitan shots
  • Molded French 78 shots
  • Washington apple shots
  • Oasis breeze shots with coconut and pineapple

Palm shows them served on plates or individually in paper or spoons. What do you think about this idea for weddings?


 
 

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