The Science Behind Jello Shots

It is easy and convenient to use hooch and handy mixes of jello shots that you add to water and voila! You are presented with a brightly colored and horrible tasting shot in your hands. You may also have experienced runny shots, extra sugary shots, bland shots, or the jello shots that are disguised as shots, but in actual are just plain alcohol. Modern day mixologists have concocted the fail proof recipes of jello shots that will make you forget the bad experience of the colored cheap booze in a jiffy!

Let us understand the science behind making the perfect, slurpy jello shot!

The Basics

Gelatin

Gelatin is a derivative collagen compound which plays an essential role in protecting the connective tissues in an animal, including tendons and ligaments. This is a tough protein which dissolves at medium heat in the presence of water. It is an extremely versatile compound which is used in everything from Panna Cota to body armor.

Alcohol-Sugar Ratio

If you are taking pre-made jelly sachets from the store, you will find out that the high amount of sugars in the jelly overpowers the flavor of alcohol. This is why people can easily get too drunk on jello shots because they can’t taste alcohol adequately with the sugars. So it is advisable to concoct your own jello potion or get it from a dependable source.

Minding the Ratio

As with all the sciences, you need to get your proportions right before you can call yourself the master of making the perfect jello shot.

Key to Strong Jello Shots

The key to strong jello shots is the strength of gelatin, and the types of alcohols you are using. The strength of gelatin is measured by the water binding power of the gelatin, which is also known as the bloom of gelatin. So the stronger your bloom is, the more stable your jello shot will be.

Mixing different alcohols like vodka and beer together give you a ridiculously strong shot, so beware when you put it on the menu!

The manufacturers at Glo Shot have studied the science behind fashioning the right jello shot extensively, and then they came up with a list of varying flavors that have just the right sugar-alcohol-water-gel ratio that makes for a perfect shot. So give the glowing shots a shot and see how your taste develops!