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Purple People Eater Jello Shot

Vibrantly purple with a fruity punch—grape and watermelon flavors create a fun, colorful shot that's as visually striking as it is delicious.

vodkaEasy~13% ABV
MethodSetGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 boxgrape gelatin(3 oz box)
  • 1 cupboiling water
  • ½ cupvodka
  • ¼ cupblue curacao
  • ¼ cupgrenadine
Tools
mixing bowlshot cupsmeasuring cup
Instructions
  1. 1Dissolve grape gelatin in boiling water.
  2. 2Let cool for 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add vodka, blue curacao, and grenadine.
  4. 4Stir well - mixture will turn purple.
  5. 5Pour into shot cups.
  6. 6Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
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History & Origin

Named after the 1958 novelty song and the mysterious monster it describes, the Purple People Eater shot became popular for its eye-catching purple color and approachable fruity taste.

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