Alcoholic jelly beans are a fantastic way to enjoy your favorite cocktail flavors in a new and exciting format. You can mix and match flavors to create unique combinations that reflect your taste preferences. Here are some tasty alcoholic jelly beans recipes to get you started.
Jelly Bean Cocktail
For this cocktail, you'll need:
- 1/2 cup jelly beans (any flavor)
- 2 cups vodka
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
Instructions:
1. Combine the jelly beans and vodka in a large jar or bowl. Stir to combine and let sit for about two days, stirring occasionally to ensure the jelly beans are well-infused.
2. Once ready, strain the vodka through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any jelly bean remnants.
3. Combine the infused vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well to combine.
4. Strain the cocktail into glasses filled with ice and enjoy!
Jelly Bean Sparkling Martini
For this martini, you'll need:
- 1/4 cup jelly beans (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Sparkling wine or champagne
Instructions:
1. Infuse the jelly beans in the vodka as per the previous recipe.
2. Strain the vodka and pour it into a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the triple sec and lemon juice and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Top the martini with a splash of sparkling wine or champagne and serve.
Jelly Bean Martini
For this martini, you'll need:
- 1/2 cup jelly beans (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions:
1. Infuse the jelly beans in vodka as per the previous recipes.
2. Strain the vodka and pour it into a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the triple sec and pineapple juice and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and enjoy!
These alcoholic jelly bean recipes are easy to make and perfect for any party or gathering. They're also incredibly versatile, so feel free to mix and match flavors and spirits to create your perfect jelly bean cocktail. Don't forget to garnish with a handful of jelly beans to make it an extra sweet treat!