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  • Question
    Can I just put them in a mason jar with lid instead of bowl and saran wrap?
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    Sure, but it's going to be somewhat hard to get them out of it. While you could strain them, you would probably end up with goo if you aren't really careful and chunks in your strainer, even if you are taking care.
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    Can I put them in sandwich baggies and take them out on the lake or should I just leave them in a cooker?
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    Yes, you can put them in plastic sandwich bags once the vodka is soaked into the gummies. They may melt if they get hot, however.
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    Do I need to put it in the fridge or can I leave it out at room temperature?
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    You can leave it out, but the bears will be more squishy than if refrigerated.
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    Can you use gin instead of vodka?
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    Yes, you can. Most spirit will work with this––just experiment with how much time to leave it soaking for.
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    Can I put them in a plastic cup instead?
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    You can use plastic, but there is a chance that the taste will be a little altered. Glass doesn't have a taste to rub off, whereas plastic does.
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    Could the bears be frozen after they absorb all the vodka and still be acceptable to consume?
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    The alcohol they have absorbed will make them impossible to freeze in a conventional freezer. However, sticking them in the freezer will not do any damage to your alcoholic bears.
  • Question
    If I store it in the fridge, won't the gummy be hard?
    Top Answerer
    No, the vodka softens them and vodka doesn't easily freeze.
  • Question
    How long do these bears last once they're finished?
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    Not long because people eat them. Seriously though, the alcohol evaporates very quickly, you will want to eat them within about a day of finishing their soak, and store them in a covered dish so you don't lose the alcohol or have the bears dissolve in the vodka entirely.
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    Can I use flavored vodka?
    Community Answer
    Yes you can! Try flavors which match the gummy bear flavor (orange vodka with orange bears) or make up your own combinations.
  • Question
    Will putting them in a metal bowl affect taste?
    Community Answer
    Yes! I have been making these for years and the best way is to make them in a glass casserole pan. That way you can spread the bears out and they won't stick to each other.
  • Question
    Can I use Swedish fish instead of gummy bears?
    Community Answer
    Any kind of gummy candy should work, such as: Swedish fish, Swedish berries, fuzzy peaches, etc.
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    Can I put them in a snap lock bag and carry them around with me for a few days?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can store them in a bag for a few days.
  • Question
    What if I just put the gummy bears in the bottle and put the cap back on and put it in the fridge?
    Top Answerer
    Make sure you get the gummy bear to vodka ratio right, otherwise you will waste a significant portion of the vodka. It might be hard to get it out of the bottle, but just be careful.
  • Question
    Can I use foam bowls?
    Top Answerer
    No, it might affect the flavor and soak through (unless the bowl is specially waterproof).
  • Question
    Can I move these to a container to transport them?
    Community Answer
    Sure, they aren't that fragile. Just put them into whatever container you want, but avoid leaving them in the open for hours on end or they'll dry out/get stale.
  • Question
    Can I drop the soaked gummy bears in Jell-O shots before I refrigerate them? Will the Jell-O shots still solidify?
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    Just fro, experience with jello and gummies without alcohol, this is not a great idea. The liquid from the jello softened the gummies and changed the texture to mush.
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    Can I use rum instead of vodka?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    Can I use a glass cup? Or it has to be a bowl?
    Community Answer
    it has to be a bowl. A cup will definitely not work, as the instructions clearly state that a bowl must be used.
  • Question
    Will this make me drunk?
    Community Answer
    If you eat a lot of them, yes.
  • Question
    Can I use champagne instead of vodka?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
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    Can rum be used instead of vodka?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Any spirit will work, and you should allow your own taste preferences to dictate that. You would just need to experiment with the soaking time.
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    Can you use foil instead of plastic wrap?
    Community Answer
    No, because foil doesn’t provide an airtight seal and the alcohol will evaporate.
  • Question
    Can I use 7 up with my vodka to make it not as strong?
    Community Answer
    Sure. You can mix vodka with many non-alcoholic beverages. Vodka mixed with Sprite or 7 up is a common mixed drink known as a vodka slime.
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