When Spring Break comes to mind, many people envision jello shots. While these may be a staple at college parties, I refuse to create the cliché jello shot that everyone expects. Instead, I decided to blend the traditions of an American dive bar with those of an Italian coffee bar.

Taking inspiration from the classic American cocktail made famed by the film “The Big Lebowski”. I simply infused this American classic with gelatine and turned it into that old favorite jello shot. Dude, let me introduce the White Russian Jello Shot! 😎

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White Russian Jello Shot

Shopping List (makes 8-10 shots):

• 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin (0.24 oz = 7 g) or the equivalent of agar (for the vegan version)
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2/3 cup milk (or favorite plant-based version)
• 1/3 cup cold espresso
• 1/2 cup unflavored vodka
• 2 tbsp brown cane sugar
• finely ground espresso coffee (optional)
• Kahlúa or similar coffee liquor (optional)

Now follow these steps:

1. Sprinkle gelatin into cold water to soften.
2. Warm up milk in the microwave and add sugar to water with gelatin; keep stirring until thoroughly dissolved (make sure is smooth and has no gelatin lamps)
3. Add espresso, and vodka and stir until well combined.
4. Chill until slightly thickens.
5. Fold in some finely ground coffee (if you prefer some crunch in your shot).
6. Pour into shot glasses or espresso cups and refrigerate until jelled.
7. If you like to treat this as a dessert you can serve it with coffee liquor.

Enjoy responsibly.

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