Vodka Jello Shots are a classic party cocktail that’s easy to make and can be made in any flavor you love! Make a bunch, they go fast!
JELLO MIX: This recipe uses 3-ounce boxes of jello. You can grab any flavor you like. If you can only find 6-ounce boxes, be sure to double the rest of the ingredients and have more cups on hand.
VODKA: You need regular vodka for standard jello shots. (I have flavored vodka recommendations below.) But the best vodka for jello shots is a good middle-shelf option.
I’m not talking about high-end $35 a bottle stuff. That’s for martinis and vodka sodas. A $12 bottle of Absolut or Smirnoff will work just fine. Just don’t pick a bottom shelf big plastic bottle. The cheaper vodka will come through in the shots and punch you in the face. You want a vodka that’s a little smoother.
Vodka Jello Shots
Vodka Jello Shots are a classic party cocktail that’s easy to make and can be made in any flavor you love! Make a bunch, they go fast!
Prep: 5min
Total: 125min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 shot
Nutrition Facts: calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 shot
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup water (boiling)
- 1/2 cup water (cold)
- 1/2 cup vodka ((see note))
- 10 2-ounce plastic cups with lids
Instruction:
- Layout plastic cups on a baking sheet without the lids on. Set aside.
- Pour the gelatin mix into a medium mixing bowl or 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Pour the boiling water into the bowl and whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour in the vodka and cold water and whisk once more to combine.
- Pour the jello mixture into the plastic cups, filling about 3/4 full so there is room for the lid to be put on later.
- Refrigerate the shots for 2-3 hours or until set. Put a lid on each cup and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Basic Jello Shots
You may be tempted to use straight vodka, but don’t! By using flavored vodka instead of regular, you can create delicious flavors that actually make Jello Shots taste good! Imagine that.Suggested flavor pairings:Strawberry-lemonade: Strawberry gelatin with lemon-flavored vodkaVery Berry: Cherry gelatin with berry-flavored vodkaLimeade: Lime gelatin with watermelon-flavored vodkaLemon Berry Blue: Berry blue gelatin with lemon-flavored vodkaLooking for more inspiration? Check out 20 Cheap Drinks to Make at Home next.
Yield: Makes 16, 1-ounce shots
Ingredients:
- 1 3-ounce package gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup flavored vodka
- ½ cup cold water
Instruction:
- Empty gelatin packet into a large mixing bowl and add boiling water. Whisk together 2 minutes, or until gelatin is fully dissolved. Add vodka and cold water. Stir.
- Pour mixture into plastic containers, shot glasses, or small paper cups aligned on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate until set (at least 3 hours or overnight).
How to make jello shots
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