Lava Lamps

Rating: 4.21 stars
57 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 35
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 4

Me and my friends made this up during a party we gave about 10 or so years ago. We were drinking champagne and shooting gelatin shots. We chunked up a gelatin shot and added some to a glass of champagne. A few years later I mentioned this idea to some guests at the restaurant where I was bartending. About 3 months later a local bar was advertising these drinks.

By Pamela D

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Credit: Allrecipes Magazine

Recipe Summary

prep:
2 mins
cook:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 2 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in vodka. Pour the liquid into small paper cups or portion cups. Chill until set, at least 2 hours.

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  • Pour champagne into glasses. Break up the gelatin with a fork, and pour into a glass of champagne. A little stir gives it some 'lava' action. Drink with caution, these will sneak up on you.

Editor's Note:

Please note the additions of berries and lemon-lime soda when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
368 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 23.2g; fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 107.2mg. Full Nutrition
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Most helpful positive review

Angie Obremski
Rating: 4 stars
05/11/2008
These are alot of fun. The key to keeping it look like a lava lamp is to break the jello shot up really well with a fork. I put it in the flute first mashed it then added the champagne beautiful. Thanks! Read More
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(64)

Most helpful critical review

Lish
Rating: 2 stars
08/17/2009
I think you have to be a jello shot fan to like this drink. I don't like jello shots and thought this drink was gross. Sorry. But what I did do for the kids was make regular jello (red or blue) and add it to Sprite. They loved it!! Read More
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(9)
57 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 35
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 4
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Angie Obremski
Rating: 4 stars
05/10/2008
These are alot of fun. The key to keeping it look like a lava lamp is to break the jello shot up really well with a fork. I put it in the flute first mashed it then added the champagne beautiful. Thanks! Read More
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(64)
DHEESCH
Rating: 5 stars
11/08/2008
Let the jello sit at rom temp for just a little bit. It will rise to the top better if it is not fresh from the fridge. Read More
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(43)
COOKIEKHANH
Rating: 5 stars
01/29/2007
GREAT party drink! i made the jello shots in large tupperware and diced it so they could easily be added to the champagne glasses. also went great with all other fruity drinks we made that night! Read More
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(35)
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Suzy
Rating: 5 stars
01/09/2007
Very fun. You can add a layer of green (Midori) or blue (Blue Curacao) Read More
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(22)
Bridget
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2008
Made for New Years and they were a hit. Definitely something different. I don't usually like jello shots but I loved them with the champagne. Made 2 batches strawberry and blackberry. Yum! Read More
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luv2cook
Rating: 5 stars
02/24/2007
These are great! I used cherry vodka and cherry jello. They were great for a retro party. All my guests wanted the recipe. Read More
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pammieo
Rating: 5 stars
07/06/2007
Interesting...I think my jello needed to chill longer but it is fun to watch and potent to drink so HURRAY!:) Read More
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laralynn
Rating: 5 stars
10/17/2007
Made these little treats for New Year's Eve and watch out! They are wonderful but will definitely sneak up on you! I have made them several times after and everyone always loves them. Read More
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(10)
Lish
Rating: 2 stars
08/17/2009
I think you have to be a jello shot fan to like this drink. I don't like jello shots and thought this drink was gross. Sorry. But what I did do for the kids was make regular jello (red or blue) and add it to Sprite. They loved it!! Read More
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(9)
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