Bacon Bourbon Apple Jello Shots

These Bacon Bourbon Apple Jello Shots are the ultimate late summer party starter, combining the rich flavors of bourbon and bacon with the sweetness of apple juice and maple syrup.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1 cup apple juice
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• Apple slices for garnish
• Bacon strips for garnish

Instructions:

Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces

In a saucepan, combine bourbon, apple juice, maple syrup, and water

Sprinkle gelatin over the liquid mixture and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely

Remove from heat and stir in half of the crumbled bacon

Pour the mixture into shot glasses and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours

Once set, garnish each shot with a slice of apple and a strip of bacon