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Easy Vodka Jello Shots

Easy Vodka Jello Shots are an easy to make colorful recipe using simple ingredients that get served in individual 2 oz cups. Depending on the season, you can easily switch up the Jello colors to match your favorite sports team or holiday!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 shots
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Jello Gelatin a few different flavors of gelatin work best
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka plain or flavored
  • whipped cream optional
  • sliced fruit optional
  • 2 oz plastic containers or shot glasses

Instructions

  • In a small pan, bring 1 cup boiling water to a boil.
    1 cup boiling water
    hot water being boiled in pot
  • Once boiling, add in 3 oz Jello Gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved. Remove pan from the stove and pour the mixture into a separate pour-able container. This can be either a glass measuring cup or a small pitcher.
    3 oz Jello Gelatin
    add jello mixture to hot boiled water
  • Begin by whisking in ½ cup cold water, and then add ½ cup vodka.
    ½ cup cold water, ½ cup vodka
    vodka and cold water being added to the hot jello mixture
  • Once combined, pour finished mixture into 2 oz plastic containers or shot glasses or any plastic shot glass until almost full
    2 oz plastic containers or shot glasses
    vodka and jello mixture being poured into 2 ounce plastic cup
  • Allow to set in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours.
    vodka jello shots lined up in 2 ounce plastic cups by color
  • Repeat process for each different flavor/color of gelatin you are making.
    whipped cream, sliced fruit
    vodka jello shots lined up in 2 ounce plastic cups by color
  • Optional Garnish: whipped cream and sliced fruit

Notes

  • I usually serve our simple jello shots in mini 2-ounce cups with lids. For Halloween, you could also make jello shot syringes for a great themed option. 
  • Allow the dissolved gelatin mixture to cool slightly before adding in the vodka. This will prevent the alcohol from boiling out, resulting in weaker shots. By pouring the mixture into a separate container will allow the mixture enough time to cool to a sufficient temperature and make it easier to pour into your containers.
  • If you’re feeling fancy, feel free to combine two flavors together! Fill a 2-ounce container up halfway, allow the first layer to set in the freezer for about 20 minutes, just to help it firm up a little faster, and then pour on the second flavor. Allow mixture to set in the fridge for a couple of hours until completely set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 6g