We’ve done it again. We’ve tackled another Pinterest project, this time in Jell-o form. Say hello to these babies.

Peppermint Schnapps and Hot Damn! twisted into a shot glass to make candy cane Jell-o shots. And did we like them? YES.

When we started the recipe, we realized we didn’t have the audience (or permission) to make several dozen shots. Ergo, we cut the recipe in half. Following the instructions closely, we mixed the boiled water and cool water and gelatin powder and condensed milk and, of course, the alcohol until we had two separate mixtures, one red and one white.

A taste test ensured each was suitable for use…after an extra splash of schnapps and Hot Damn!.

We used these 1.4 ounce shot glasses, so layering was a puzzle to be solved before jumping in. We spooned a layer of the peppermint schnapps using a disposable plastic spoon—they were flexible and made it easier to spoon each layer into the glass without it dripping along the sides.

But here’s the thing: each layer must set separately before you add another on top of it. For 15-20 minutes each time. Needless to say, it’s a time-consuming project, especially if you’re thinking about making them for a large crowd. Our finished products were a-fricken-dorable. Things to remember:  have a can opener on hand to open your sweetened condensed milk. Also, make sure there are a couple co-workers nearby to help taste test, just so your results aren’t biased. The tasting group agreed that the sweet, cherry taste of Jell-o very nicely complemented

the spicy kicks of cinnamon and peppermint. 

All in all, we dub this project PIN-POSSIBLE. Make them for your Christmas party. Make them for
yourself. Give them out to your nearest and dearest.

Just make sure you’ve set aside at least two hours for this Pinterest-inspired project.

Happy shooting (not violently, of course),

Meghan Guarino and Hannah Grantz