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"Island Friendly" Jell-o Shots
Sugar Free Jell-O Shots
The significant properties of the sugar-free compared to regular Jell-O are that the sugar-free mix has a much smaller volume (0.3 oz. per 4 servings vs. 3 oz.) of powder.
It also requires less boiling water (3 oz. vs. 4 oz.) to dissolve completely, and for some reason is capable of “absorbing” more liquid while retaining its ability to gel.
Because of these factors, it is possible to achieve a slightly higher alcohol concentration by using sugar-free Jell-O.
The breaking point for Jell-O shots made with sugar-free gelatin came at 24 oz. (vs 19oz in regular Jell-O) per 4-serving package dissolved in 3 oz. boiling water.
The batch made with sugar-free lime Jell-O and 24 oz. of vodka remained firm after unmolding, while the batches made with 25 oz. vodka and 26 oz. vodka (both sugar-free raspberry) exhibited noticeable softening and rapid disintegration respectively.
The batch of Jell-O shots made with 24 oz. of vodka were 88.88% liquor, which translates to 35% pure alcohol by volume.
For everything you ever wanted to know about the science of Jell-O shots and more -- SERIOUS JELL-O SHOT GEEKS ONLY PLEASE: http://www.myscienceproject.org/j-shot.html
The significant properties of the sugar-free compared to regular Jell-O are that the sugar-free mix has a much smaller volume (0.3 oz. per 4 servings vs. 3 oz.) of powder.
It also requires less boiling water (3 oz. vs. 4 oz.) to dissolve completely, and for some reason is capable of “absorbing” more liquid while retaining its ability to gel.
Because of these factors, it is possible to achieve a slightly higher alcohol concentration by using sugar-free Jell-O.
The breaking point for Jell-O shots made with sugar-free gelatin came at 24 oz. (vs 19oz in regular Jell-O) per 4-serving package dissolved in 3 oz. boiling water.
The batch made with sugar-free lime Jell-O and 24 oz. of vodka remained firm after unmolding, while the batches made with 25 oz. vodka and 26 oz. vodka (both sugar-free raspberry) exhibited noticeable softening and rapid disintegration respectively.
The batch of Jell-O shots made with 24 oz. of vodka were 88.88% liquor, which translates to 35% pure alcohol by volume.
For everything you ever wanted to know about the science of Jell-O shots and more -- SERIOUS JELL-O SHOT GEEKS ONLY PLEASE: http://www.myscienceproject.org/j-shot.html
*Another fine scatterbrained production
The experiment with Everclear is pretty damn hilarious (scroll to MORE BANG FOR THE SHOT)-- Again JELL-O GEEKS ONLY: http://www.myscienceproject.org/j-shot-2.html
*Another fine scatterbrained production
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