Cherry Pie Jello Shots

Steps

• 1

  In a small pot, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over water and let sit for 5 minutes. Then add sugar and heat over medium-low heat until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Set aside to cool a bit.

  
• 2

  In a separate bowl, stir together vodka, grenadine syrup, and red food coloring.

  
• 3

  When gelatin mixture is dissolved, stir into the vodka mixture.

  
• 4

  For easy clean up and transfer to the fridge, place the mini pies into a baking dish. Pour mixture into mini pie crusts.

  
• 5

  Transfer to the fridge and let chill for at least four hours.

  
• 6

  When ready to serve, cut pies into quarters, remove from tins, and top each shot with a dollop of whipped topping and a maraschino cherry, if desired. (They're awesome plain, too!)