# Gelatine Reindeer Shooters These Festive Christmas Shots are Served as Miniature Stag Tarts By M | Published 2015-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-shots References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1106493/christmas-fireball-jello-shots) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) Just in time for the holiday season are these festive Christmas shots decorated to look like adorable reindeers with a zesty and boozy bite. The shots are made from colorful red Jell-O and topped with [edible treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma) and Fireball liquor to capture the spirit of the season. Reindeers are a popular symbol through many cultural interpretations of the holidays, making them a staple decorative item. These [boozy bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1) highlight the stag in a dessert made from mini pie shells and cinnamon-flavored Jell-O enhanced with shots of Fireball liquor. The reindeer's edible visage made from pretzels, chocolates, marshmallows and red cherries to capture the iconic Rudolph nose. The shooters are a creative hybrid between [a cocktail and a dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles) that offers a playful design with an upscale alcoholic kick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Festive Party Shots:** Opportunity to create innovative and visually appealing alcoholic shots for holiday parties. - **Playful Dessert Cocktails:** Potential to combine desserts and cocktails to create unique and fun drinking experiences. - **Edible Decorative Garnishes:** Innovation in using edible treats to decorate drinks and desserts for special occasions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore new ways to enhance drinking and dessert experiences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and bars can offer festive and visually appealing drinks and desserts to attract customers during holiday seasons. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can incorporate creative, themed shots and dessert cocktails into their holiday event menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Jelly Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cosmo-cocktail-jelly-cake.md) - [Gin-Filled Christmas Baubles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-liqueur-baubles.md) - [Dirty Martini Jelly Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-jellies.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Festive Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Whisky-Filled Stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-stocking.md) - [Santa-Themed Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-clausmopolitan.md)