Archive for July, 2009

We just got these silicone VT logo cake and ice molds in stock and were talking about the different ways they can be used. The conversation naturally drifted towards alcohol.

The large VT cake mold can be used to make a giant frozen VT logo for punch. Use either water, soda or juice. Add fruit pieces if you want to be fancy. Add fake flies if you want to be a jerk.

The VT ice trays can also be used to make gelatin (jello) shots.
Here’s a recipe for your basic vodka shooter:

1 (6 oz) box of gelatin, any flavor
2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups vodka, chilled
¾ cup cold water


Depending on the octane level of your alcohol, adjust the proportions of alcohol to cold water to ensure that the shots still set up.

• 3 oz of 30-50 (~20%) proof alcohol to 3 oz (3/8 c) cold water
• 10 oz 80-100 (~45%) proof alcohol to 6 oz (3/4 c) cold water
• 6 oz 150-200 proof alcohol to 10 oz (1 1/4 c) cold water. This is apparently going to be a serious party. Forget the jello and just try not to get arrested.

In a heat-safe bowl, pour the boiling water over the gelatin and stir until thoroughly dissolved- about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the vodka and cold water.
Pour the mixture into mold or cups. Refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours. Bring to Campus Emporium.
Makes roughly 30 1oz jello shots.

Tips:
• Use a bowl or measuring cup with a spout to make pouring easier. Make sure it is heat safe, though.
• Spray mold or cups with cooking spray so the shots come out easier.
• For firmer shots, stir in a packet of unflavored gelatin OR decrease the amount of water and alcohol slightly. Practice makes perfect! And you can eat your mistakes.
• Serve molded shots on pieces of wax paper so your guests can pick them up.
• Match your gelatin flavor to flavored vodkas.

Once you get that one down, you can move on to Jigglin’ 102: More Shooter Recipes. We want to hang out with this guy!

Serve up your shots on one of our VT plates or platters.

You can, of course, use the ice trays for ice. Use juice or soda to add flavor to your punch or cocktails. Serve your fancy shmancy ice cubes in our Tervis Ice Bucket.

After you’ve enjoyed your jello shots and fancy ice cubes and are “sleepy”, aim for our VT Bean Bag chair. It’s a lot softer than the floor.

OK, ok. We’re not a bunch of crazy drunks here at Campus Emporium. We found some other uses for the molds that don’t involve alcohol:

• Candy and chocolate.
• Ice cream and ice cream cakes.
• Soap.
• Candles.
• Butter. Imagine- little VT butter pats!

If you have recipe ideas, photos, stories, or product feedback email us!

‘Till next time, keep jigglin’ and GO HOKIES!

(Please note that Virginia Tech does not support or encourage reckless drinking, putting fake flies in punch, or passing out in bean bag chairs.)

We FINALLY got goggie…I mean doggie…photos! We love dogs here at Campus Emporium (some of us love cats, but we don’t talk about it) so we’re extra excited about these…

Good morning Campus Emporium,

Scott
Class of 1980

Thanks for the pictures, Scott! If you’re ever in Blacksburg be sure to bring your dogs by to say hi.

If you have any photos or stories to share, send them to fanpics@campusemporium.com. Going Hokie doesn’t just happen at football games. We want to see cars, pets, kids, parties, rooms, and weddings- anything you’ve got!

We received this photo today from Carolyn…

“I realize this doesn’t have any of your products, but when you’re in Air Force Training, you have to improvise.”

Proof that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you’re ALWAYS a Hokie.

Thanks, Carolyn!

Have a photo or story you’d like us to share? Send it to fanpics@campusemporium.com.