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Just in time for your holiday party plans, here’s a fun how-to video from last year that’s sure to please your guests!
This week’s How-Tuesday is brought to us by the beloved Victoria Belanger, a.k.a. the Jello Mold Mistress of Brooklyn. Her combination of the cosmopolitan’s sophistication with raspberry’s sweetness will make quite the splash at your holiday shindig. For more recipes from Victoria, check out her book: Hello Jell-O!.
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Raspberry Jello Cosmo
Servings: 4 to 6
Perfect for anyone who values the immense health benefits of berries, as well as people like myself, who value the immense health benefits of vodka.
Supplies you’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons (2 envelopes) of unflavored gelatin powder (for a vegan version, substitute Agar Agar)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/4 cups cranberry juice, boiling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup triple sec (for a non-alcoholic version, substitute your favorite clear soda: seltzer, ginger ale, 7-Up, Sprite, or tonic)
- 1/2 cup cold vodka (for a non-alcoholic version, substitute water)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions:
Prep time: 10 minutes + firm the jello overnight.
In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin evenly over cold water and allow the gelatin to absorb the water for two minutes. In a saucepan, bring cranberry juice and sugar just to a boil. Stir into gelatin until gelatin is fully dissolved. Allow to cool and stir in triple sec, vodka, and lime juice. Refrigerate until thickened. Fold in raspberries. Spoon into a 4-cup mold or individual martini glasses. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold and serve.
Thank you to Victoria, the Jello Mold Mistress of Brooklyn, for sharing this project with us. For more projects, recipes, and stories, check out her undulating website.
110 comments
VintageEye said 9 years ago
"Immense health benefits of vodka"! :)
ballerina20 said 9 years ago
Wow this is a really cool idea! Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be trying this soon!
Colettesboutique said 9 years ago
What a cool idea! Definitely have to try it! especially for the holidays.
buyoldschool said 9 years ago
MMMMmmm Jell-o! :) Thank you. Great idea for 'extra' holiday treats.
LoveandKnit said 9 years ago
I'll try this, thanks!
Phoenixbartender said 9 years ago
yum!
vlmccauley said 9 years ago
So am I understanding that this is a sophisticated version of the jello shots I did in college? Word. I can't wait to pull this out at the next dinner party. Love it!
RivalryTime said 9 years ago
It's 5:00 somewhere.
frogfruit said 9 years ago
OH MY, that looks so delicious! Yes, I'm getting that book too.
MootiDesigns said 9 years ago
Yummy!
Raceytay said 9 years ago
Oh yum that looks amazing!!
myvintagecrush said 9 years ago
I just recently discovered Victoria via interest ..love this!!
myvintagecrush said 9 years ago
Pinterest.
eclecticintuition said 9 years ago
Very FUN! Love the recipe, just perfect for the holiday season. Thank you for featuring the Martini Glasses from Eclectic Intuition's "Classic Tableware" Shop.
BessiesVintage said 9 years ago
Sounds yummy & I love Jello...
NoFrump said 9 years ago
so...I guess you have to go at this with a spoon, eh? ;)
MegansMenagerie said 9 years ago
That looks incredible!
ACupOfSparkle said 9 years ago
Looks like a great idea!
NecessiTees said 9 years ago
Cute, cute, cute idea! Love it and wanna make it now!!!
ThePattypanShop said 9 years ago
Love jello and the cute molds!!
elleestpetite said 9 years ago
Looks delicious, thank you for sharing.
LivingVintage said 9 years ago
Love it! Gorgeous.
havenvintage said 9 years ago
wonderful...i'll be making these!
ShoeClipsOnly said 9 years ago
Oohh - This looks so good! I will have to try it for the holidays, thanks for sharing!
TheLaughingLlama said 9 years ago
Mmmmm.....I can't wait to try this. Thanks for posting. :)
treasurebooth said 9 years ago
Jacob cracks me up :) These look like tasty treats!
PersonalizedGiftsbyJ said 9 years ago
J E L L O , can't wait to try
RossLab said 9 years ago
Up Jell-O!!!
blueridgewoodworking said 9 years ago
I don't think I will wait till the holidays to try this one. Fresh fruit and vodka, how can you go wrong. Yummy!!!!!
needleyou said 9 years ago
Meow! I want one now ; )
designsbydaniela said 9 years ago
this will be a great drink for the holidays :)
chopsticks4me said 9 years ago
Ohhh! Can't wait to try these!
mystichintime said 9 years ago
Oh this looks so fantastic!
Iammie said 9 years ago
Love jelloooo!
jennyg8or said 9 years ago
Grey Goose, please!
TreeHuggerArts said 9 years ago
Looks delish! Must try especially after a long week! :)
envydesignsjewelry said 9 years ago
Yummy! Thanks!
sparklinglotusdesign said 9 years ago
Enjoyed reading this and her blog is fabulous!! Great ideas!
ebiko said 9 years ago
Yummy! Do you guys know if it's gonna work with any gelatine substitute? Agar or something? Anything animal free?..
LittleWrenPottery said 9 years ago
I used to love jello shots when I was a student, might have to make a few for christmas this year!
KnotaGeek said 9 years ago
Sounds delicious!!! And great question, ebiko!!!
Parachute425 said 9 years ago
Jello and Vodka. Two of my favorite food groups.
peshka said 9 years ago
Great idea! I'll try this, thanks!
YourVintageHouse said 9 years ago
Yesterday I said something about "Jello Jigglers" to some friends... and they were like "what is that?"... am I the youngest person who has ever heard of a jiggler, that no one else my age or younger knows what I am talking about??! I couldn't believe it!
MossFrogDesigns said 9 years ago
This looks amazing! My sister and I used to make Jello jiggler Easter Eggs every year. It was a tragedy the day the egg mold "died".
therainyside said 9 years ago
Thanks for including a vegan option! Sounds great!
ADifferentPlace said 9 years ago
I can't wait to try it!
studiokgraphicdesign said 9 years ago
So cool... cheers!
BusyB3eMama said 9 years ago
Mmmm! What a tasty treat! Just pre-ordered that cool jello shot book too!
sewlola said 9 years ago
Thanks for the video! The recipe looks easy.
ColeArts said 9 years ago
I feel a new holiday tradition coming on!
OhFaro said 9 years ago
LOOKS and sounds Yummy! Thanks for sharing.
expressyourself said 9 years ago
Great video! Thank you:O)
Melissababycreations said 9 years ago
Can't wait to try it!
ALittleBitOfParis said 9 years ago
This would be a pretty dessert to serve at Christmas time!
Jalycme said 9 years ago
Mmmm.... Vodka and Jello-o Yum!
geekybeaddesigns said 9 years ago
Ooooh. I'm gonna have to try this some time!!
LavenderField said 9 years ago
Sweet! I'm also ordering the book!
mycrochetgarden said 9 years ago
mmmmm jello! Great video and recipe. Thank you for purchasing your vintage martini glasses from me!
LoopsbyAnnie said 9 years ago
Sounds wonderful. Will try it this holiday season.
lagunalst said 9 years ago
Ooh! sounds good!
hcgboottops1111 said 9 years ago
Yum, will try right away then for the holidays!!
amandakrich said 9 years ago
Love it!!!
saburkitty said 9 years ago
So cute!
AKingsThings said 9 years ago
Oh! I'll try this for sure. My favorite stemware put to a new use...and my other fav, Vodka! Looks soooo appealing!
pinksnakejewelry said 9 years ago
Very Cool!!!!
thisthatotherthings said 9 years ago
I'll be making this for the holiday's. Very Interesting.
BeautyPower said 9 years ago
Great video. Fun Party dessert
FeatheredDimensions said 9 years ago
Yum!! I must try this for my next house party. Thanks!!
MrsHandmade said 9 years ago
mmm i always make jello ,the best dessert .
FaeMael said 9 years ago
I can't resist. I am turning this into a Christmas party gift! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
Sandro Stumpo from GalleryDiModa said 8 years ago
Very nice. Thanks for mentioning using Agar powder instead of gelatin. It comes out the same. Most Asian "jello type"deserts use this extract and not gelatin. That way vegetarians don't miss out on this tasty treat.
Valerie from valeriestitchery said 8 years ago
Great idea. I think Jell-O doesn't get enough respect these days. It's actually pretty versatile.
Natalie from HansHolzkopf said 8 years ago
yum,yum!cute idea!
RetroRevivalBoutique from RetroRevivalBoutique said 8 years ago
There's always room for Jell-o! :)
CAT Tillinghast from CATTATTING said 8 years ago
Yummy! Glad I found this. :)
Gino Escate from Gygante said 8 years ago
great idea!
Classy Sassy Jewels from ClassySassyJewels said 8 years ago
I going to try the jello tonite. It sounds so good.
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly said 8 years ago
Oh this looks so good right now!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 8 years ago
Yum!
Becky from sojoshop said 8 years ago
Sounds tempting! Love this idea!
DewyMorningVintage from DewyMorningVintage said 8 years ago
Creative! Thanks for the wonderful idea!
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 8 years ago
I'll have a double* Looks good. Most probably tastes good. And would certainly make ya feel good!
kim rhodes-thomas from pinksnakejewelry said 8 years ago
Sounds and Looks Yummy!!! Will try over the Holidays!
Emily Wirt from emwi said 8 years ago
This looks delicious! I love raspberry. Must make this now.
Pam from PamAltschwagerDesign said 8 years ago
I made these last year for Christmas and they were a big hit. I live in Australia so it was lovely to have something cold instead of pudding. I must say that if I made them again, which I will, I would add a little less gelatin as they were a bit dense. It is a bit hard to describe but almost bouncy if that makes sense.
Melinda from FlowerMoundEscape said 8 years ago
I would wait until I had a party, but I have to make sure I get the recipe right first. Maybe two or three times!
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 8 years ago
So sweet:) Just perfect! Thank you:)
Prayer Notes by Cynthia from PrayerNotes said 8 years ago
I'm making this tomorrow! Why wait for a holiday? Everyday, that I wake up, am able to think, pray, walk, talk and create, is a blessing and a reason to celebrate! The rasberry jello recipe is "on!" ~Cynthia
TwoPackRats from TwoPackRats said 8 years ago
Vodka= vitamin V!
HandiworkinGirls from HandiworkinGirls said 8 years ago
Lovely color! The cranberry/raspberry/ginger ale sounds delicious. This goes on the "try" list.
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 8 years ago
I love jello and this sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Eric! :)
Koleen Kazonovitz said 8 years ago
jello gross
Nancy from PiacereMioPaperie said 8 years ago
Yum! Can;t wait to try it. Hello Jello!
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick said 8 years ago
That was great! Thanks!
corrine from BebeAndKay said 8 years ago
this sounds fabulous!
asu from THEFAIRYTHINGS said 8 years ago
Seems delicious.... Thanks...
BudgetWeddingBouquet from BudgetWeddingBouquet said 8 years ago
Awesome idea, thanks for bringing it back!
Christabel from zinniapea said 8 years ago
This looks awesome! Thanks for the "making it vegan" tip too!
Carrie Freeman from SudsNSparkles said 8 years ago
Interesting idea, could be a winner at the christmas parties!
Nikol Wikman from NikolWikmanArt said 8 years ago
Great idea, thanks!
Audrey from HelloMountains said 8 years ago
I don't know if it's because I'm French but it looks totally gross!!!!!! Gelatine are made with pork's skins and bones!!! Go for Agar-Agar!!!
iammie from iammie said 8 years ago
Yummy!
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery said 8 years ago
Looks great! I love fruit in jellies, you can also get vegetarian gelatine in addition to agar-agar : )
Hendri . from butikonline83 said 8 years ago
I love this!
Karen from BellaBargains said 8 years ago
Absolutely adorable & yummy!
Leeanna from LeeannasJewelryBox said 7 years ago
Your video made making jello look so fun. I like that you used juice and other ingredients to flavor your jello. Good job.
Sara Radstake from RadstakeGalleryOfArt said 7 years ago
Thank you for sharing!
Jennifer Tracy from JennyMayNatural said 7 years ago
i like it
Lacey Iacono from LayLaysShoppe said 6 years ago
Um yes please.