Pina Colada Jello Shots

5 from 1 vote

Make Piña Colada Jello Shots for a fun, tropical twist at your next party. These easy, delicious treats will wow your guests!

Prep Time30

Resting time4

Total Time4 30

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 49kcal

Author: Shauna

In a medium bowl or large (4-cup) measuring cup with a spout, whisk together 6 ounces island pineapple jello mix and ¾ cup boiling water until the jello is fully dissolved.
¾ cup boiling water, 6 ounces island pineapple jello mix
Once the jello is fully dissolved, stir in ½ cup pineapple juice, ½ cup Malibu rum, and ¼ cup triple sec. Mix until combined.
½ cup pineapple juice, ½ cup Malibu rum, ¼ cup triple sec
Carefully pour the mixture between small plastic shot cups. Fill just under the top so they don’t spill.
Transfer jello shots to the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours until set.
Just before serving, top each jello shot with a swirl of whipped cream, toasted coconut, Maraschino cherriesy, and Fresh pineapple chunks.
whipped cream, toasted coconut, Maraschino cherries, Fresh pineapple chunks

If you can’t find the 2-ounce plastic shot cups with lids, they may be labeled as plastic condiment cups. These can be used interchangeably. You can use any mini shot cups you prefer, but keep in mind that your servings may differ from this recipe.
Use up to 1½ cups of alcohol for a stronger jello shot. For a lighter jello shot, you can use additional cold water or pineapple juice and less alcohol. You need four cups total of liquid to combine with the jello mixture.
Transfer the jello shot cups in and out of the fridge on a cookie sheet or large flat platter.
To toast coconut, spread a few tablespoons of sweetened coconut out on a baking sheet. Place in the oven at 350°F and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once until lightly toasted. Transfer from the baking sheet to a dish immediately, or it will continue cooking and burn on the baking sheet even when it is out of the oven.
Dab the maraschino cherries on paper towels to make sure that all of the juice is removed. Otherwise, it will drip down and stain the whipped cream.