I have a tried and true, super simple snack recipe I use for special occasions. Such occasions can include, but aren’t limited to:
- birthdays or anniversaries
- visits from out-of-town friends or fam
- stat holidays
- promotions and/or other work celebrations
- pretty much any kind of celebratory gathering, whether it’s for an event or, “hey, it’s not Monday!”
So when my friend from out of town came to visit (as I mentioned here), I knew it was the perfect excuse for me to make some booze-infused gummi bears for us to snack on before we officially began our nighttime activities.
This is probably the easiest thing you can make to bring to a party/potluck unless you count those pre-made dessert pastries from the grocery store, or a veggie platter (healthy, yes, but boring!).
All you need is some vodka, gummi bears, and a container with a lid or some saran wrap to keep them in. I like to use vodka (cake flavour in this particular case), but any kind of booze works with similarly tasty results. There just happens to be multiple flavours of vodka that go well with the fruity gummi taste, so I use it more often. Apple, coconut, marshmallow, lime, peach… the list goes on. And then there’s rum, gin, tequila (perfect with gummi worms 😉 … anyway, you get the idea.
Directions:
- Put the gummies in your container of choice and fill it with enough booze so that they’re covered with the liquid. Cover and put it in the fridge.
- Wait a few hours to let the gummies absorb the alcohol. Go play outside, watch a movie or do whatever to pass the time. Leaving them in the fridge overnight might be a good plan too.*
- Take out your gummies and taste test two or three or ten. If they’re boozey enough for you, now’s the time to drain the booze/bear juice from your container into some shot glasses, because you just made some kick-ass boozey bears and it’s time to celebrate.
- Serve the bears to your friends and bask in the glory of the praise you’re about to receive. Do those shots, champ! You deserve it.
* Note: I think it goes without saying that the longer you leave them in there, the more of a kick they will have. But don’t leave them for too long or you’ll find your gummies have turned into a slimy pile. Not exactly appetizing (yet super boozy if you dare to try it…)! I find the sweet spot for me is anywhere between 4-8 hours.
Enjoy!
-C
