Recipe For Jello Shots

recipe for jello shots

Basic Jello Shots

recipe for 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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).

Jello Shots

recipe for jello shots

This Jello shots recipe contains fruit flavored gelatin and vodka, which are mixed together, poured into cups, then chilled until firm. A fun and festive addition to any party!

Prep: 5min

Total: 96min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 50 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounce box Jello (pick your favorite flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups water (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup vodka

Instruction:

  1. Heat one cup of water until it’s boiling.
  2. Pour the boiling water into a bowl containing your Jello powder and whisk the mixture until the powder is completely dissolved.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup cold water and whisk until combined.
  4. Pour in the vodka and whisk until thoroughly blended.
  5. Pour the Jello mixture into plastic shot cups, glasses or a small baking dish.
  6. Refrigerate the Jello shots for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until they are firm, then serve. Store any leftover shots in the refrigerator.

Jello Shots

recipe for jello shots

Vodka jello shots are the best way to kick off any party! Easy to make jello shooters that everyone loves. The can also be made in any flavor! Make sure to whip up multiple batches because these are going to disappear quickly!

Prep: 5min

Total: 255min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz jello gelatin ((1 3-ounce package))
  • 1 cup water ((boiling))
  • ¼ cup water ((cold))
  • ¾ cup vodka ((or other liquor))

Instruction:

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to boil.
  2. Empty the jello powder packet into a large mixing bowl and carefully pour in the boiling water.
  3. Stir continuously for 2 minutes, or until the powder is completely dissolved.
  4. Add in the cold water and vodka.
  5. Stir until mixed and then pour into 2-ounce cups until they are filled ½ to ¾ of the way, about 3-4 tablespoons.
  6. Place the shots into the fridge to finish setting, up to 4 hours.

How to make jello shots

FAQ

What is the best liquor to use for jello shots?

Vodka and white rum are both great options for your alcohol, although other spirits, like gin, whiskey, tequila and brandy are all fair game. Vodka is the most neutral, so it will allow the Jell-O to shine, while other spirits will infuse more of their own essence into the final product.

What is the ratio of alcohol to water in jello shots?

Their key takeaways: A standard recipe made with 3 ounces of Jell-O powder calls for 5 ounces of 80-proof vodka and 11 ounces of water, but this results in a shot that tastes watered-down. To make a stronger shot, use just 4 ounces of water and between 8 and 14 ounces of vodka (to taste)

How much alcohol do you out in jello shots?

In general, a basic batch of Jello Shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, a half cup of cold water and half a cup of alcohol. With these proportions, you’ll end up with a Jello Shot that’s around 10-percent ABV.

How do you set up jello shots?

Directions
  1. Empty gelatin packet into a large mixing bowl and add boiling water. Whisk together 2 minutes, or until gelatin is fully dissolved. …
  2. 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).
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