When you hear the phrase “Jell-O shots,” most of us think of swarms of college kids downing the frat favorite at a party reminiscent of the movie Animal House. But these days, that’s not quite the case. Some fine dining establishments around the country are giving the jiggly drink a 5-star makeover. The drinks are being served as gelatinous cubes, slices or pyramids and are actually more like mini hors d’oeuvres. Trust us, you won’t find these creations anywhere else.

Bar Nineteen 12
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
310-273-1912
Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (Daily)

At Bar Nineteen 12, inside the Beverly Hills Hotel, alcohol-infused jelly shots offer a contemporary alternative to the classic drinks on the menu. Guests at this trendy, but historical L.A. haunt can try both the white mojito jelly shot, a combination of rum, St. Germain elderflower liquor, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint and gelatine and the black mojito jelly shot, a delicious of blend of black vodka, creme de cassis, chambord, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint and gelatine.

Alinea
1723 North Halsted
Chicago, IL
312-867-0110
Hours:
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Wed. - Fri.)
5 pm - 9:30 pm (Sat. - Sun.)

At Alinea, an upscale restaurant located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, diners receive a full menu of tasting portions. And, although the menu changes regularly, this summer it begins with a series of edible cocktails. Included in the line-up of all-star dishes are a pisco sour, a delicious blend of pisco, lemon and cane juice that is whipped into a meringue-like puff; a gin-infused cucumber cube that is topped with a drop of rose water and a sprig of mint; and a bourbon-soaked cherry topped with vermouth foam.