Inspired by the spell book from the Hocus Pocus movies, these gelatin shots will conjure up some fun! These Hocus Pocus Spell book jello shots are a whimsical and creative twist on the classic party favorite. Infused with a touch of magic and a dash of creativity, these delightful concoctions are sure to enchant your guests at your next gathering. Imagine enjoying these colorful, spellbinding elixirs inspired by the magical tome from the movie—the perfect addition to any Halloween themed party or Hocus Pocus themed event!
How to make Hocus Pocus Spell Book Shots
There are several different ways you can make these shots. I’ll explain what I did and then give some ideas for alternate ways you could make them. You’ll definitely need some black food coloring and a small, very clean, paint brush to draw the design on.
•For the color: I used lemon jello for these shots. This is a good base because it mixes well with the soda to make the brown color.
•For the alcohol: This is where you could change it up a little. I used rum for these shots for a rum and coke shot. Another choice would be to go with a long island ice tea shot, which gives the same color and has a delicious flavor. They are just as easy to make, and taste so good!
•Decoration: To create the spine of the book and the stitch lines I use black food coloring with a few drops of vodka. I find adding the vodka makes it a little more watery to help me paint the design better, especially if using gel food coloring. Draw the lines on however you want, I used a picture of the book from the movie as a guide. If you want to get really detailed you could even add the little stitch marks!
Tips for making rectangular shaped jello shots
To make these shots I used an 8×8 glass brownie pan. You should very lightly coat the pan with cooking spray of your choice. What I do is spray the pan and then wipe it with a paper towel so there isn’t any residue. This will leave just enough spray to help the gelatin not stick, but won’t leave a film on the shots.
Be sure to cut all the way around the pan to loosen the gelatin, then cut the rectangles. When you cut them you have to remember the pancake method- the first one might be a flop! But that’s okay! The first one is hard to get out, but after that it’s smooth sailing! I use a small serving spatula to get them out, like this one (affiliate link)
Hocus Pocus Spell Book Jello Shots Recipe
Hocus Pocus Spellbook Jello Shots
Add a bit of spooky fun to your Halloween party!
Ingredients
- 1 3ounce box lemon jello
- 1 packet knox gelatin
- 1 cup dark soda like coke or pepsi
- 1 cup rum (dark or light)
For the Decoration:
- black food coloring- several drops
- a few drops of vodka (about 1/4 tsp- eyeball it!)
- candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 pan with a very light coating of cooking spray.
- Add soda to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, mix lemon jello and packet of knox gelatin together in a mixing bowl.
- Add boiling soda to gelatin mixture. Stir well until all gelatin is dissolved.
- Add 1 cup rum. Stir well. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Transfer to fridge to set, at least four hours.
- Once it's set you can cut up your shots. Cut the shots up before decorating or you will have a big food coloring mess! Cut the shots into rectangles, you should get approximately 12 (more or less depending on how big you make them!)
- Once they're cut you can start decorating! Mix black food coloring with a little bit of vodka. Use a small clean paintbrush to draw the design on. Add candy eyes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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