Wine Jello Shots (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Base Mixture
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240 ml cranberry-raspberry juice (1 cup)
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3 packets unflavored gelatin (about 3 tablespoons or 27g total)
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60 ml triple sec liqueur (1/4 cup)
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665 g canned mandarin oranges in light syrup, juice reserved
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530 ml sweet red sparkling wine or red wine (about 2 1/4 cups)
→ For the Fruit Garnish
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2 pints fresh raspberries (about 320g)
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2 large apples
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15 ml lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
# Instructions:
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Pour the cranberry-raspberry juice into a large heatproof measuring jug and heat it until it's hot but not boiling - you can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over the hot juice and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom. Then whisk it until the gelatin is completely dissolved and there are no lumps.
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Add the triple sec and 120 ml (about 1/2 cup) of the reserved mandarin orange syrup to the dissolved gelatin mixture. Pour in the red sparkling wine until you reach the 950 ml mark (about 4 cups total liquid). Stir everything gently to combine. If there's any foam on the surface, skim it off. Set the mixture aside at room temperature while you prep the fruit.
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Line up forty 60 ml shot cups on a baking tray. Put 2 to 3 pieces of mandarin orange and several fresh raspberries in the bottom of each cup.
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Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Toss them with the lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. Divide the diced apples evenly among all the cups.
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Carefully pour the wine-gelatin mixture into each cup, dividing it equally among all 40 portions. The fruit will float up a bit, and that's perfect.
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Transfer the whole tray of cups to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the jello is completely set and firm. Serve cold and enjoy!
# Notes:
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If you can't find 60 ml shot cups, small plastic condiment cups work great too.
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The gelatin needs to sit for 5 minutes before whisking to properly bloom and dissolve smoothly.
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Keeping all the cups on a tray makes it easy to move them in and out of the fridge without spilling.
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Tossing the apples in lemon juice prevents them from browning while the jello sets.