Lunch: Cincinnati Bengals Jell-O Shots

Recipe by Erica Pitera Cheer on the Bengals with festive Jell-O shots.

Ingredients

24 plastic shot glasses
2 12-count muffin tins
3 oz. orange Jell-O
2 envelopes plain gelatin, divided
2 c. cold vodka, divided
3 1/2 tbsp. grape Jell-O powder
3 1/2 tbsp. lime Jell-O powder
Black food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Prepare shot glasses by placing each one in an individual muffin tin cavity and leaning them at an angle so they’re tilted at about 45 degrees.
For orange layer: In a medium saucepan, mix together 1 cup water with orange Jell-O and sprinkle 1 envelope gelatin on top. Allow mixture to sit for 1 minute, then whisk everything together and heat on medium until it reaches a simmer. Add 1 cup vodka and whisk together. Place 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of orange Jell-O into each of your plastic shot glasses and place in fridge for about 30 minutes.
For black layer: In a medium saucepan, mix together 1 cup of water with grape Jell-O and lime Jell-O and sprinkle 1 envelope of gelatin on top. Allow mixture to sit for 1 minute, then whisk everything together and heat on medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Add 1 cup vodka and whisk together. Add several drops of black food coloring and mix well. Allow mixture to cool down to room temperature, and turn all shot glasses so they’re upright again. Once cooled, fill each shot glass up until it is even with the top edge of the orange layer (this will be about another 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons). Refrigerate again for at least 3 hours before serving so the Jell-O shots are completely set.