These Vodka Sour Jelly Shots are the kind of party treat that looks like a little extra, but is surprisingly easy to pull off. You can make them 1 to 2 days in advance, and yes, even the meringue decoration can be prepped ahead if you’re feeling fancy. They’re playful, citrusy, and just unexpected enough to steal the show anywhere you bring them. Oh yes, I can hear your friends shouting “shot! shot!” from here!

I know lemon shots on their own are already crowd-pleasers, but it’s the little details that make these extra special and fun. And you know it’s those details that make a recipe feel very special, even if it’s something as familiar as lemon jelly shots…