Jello Shots
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Jello Shots
A Rainbow of Jello Shots
Jello shots have recently become legendary as many partygoers’ favorite way to consume liquor. A number of people who have never partaken in the jello shot experience may ask “what is so great about jello shots.” I believe the answer to be simple. Jello shots taste great and provide a visual treat to go along with the pleasant flavor on the tongue. This webpage has been created with the goal of introducing you to both quick and easy ways to make jello shots for your party and a set of gourmet jello shot recipes that have flavors which will likely make you a legend amongst your friends as a party host.
Items Needed To Make Jello Shots
-6oz of Jell-O brand gelatin desert (Makes 18-20 shots)
-Preferable a large clear bowl (We suggest a clear bowl so that you can see if all Jell-O is dissolved)
-A stirring utensil such as a wooden spoon or wire whisk
-A set of measuring cups to include ¼, ½, ¾, and one cup.
-A set of measuring spoons that includes a ¼, and ½ teaspoon measuring unit.
-2oz plastic portion cups (like those that come with take out – commonly found in liquor stores and restaurant supply stores)
-Flax seed oil
-Either your favorite type of alcohol or the mixers and alcohol types noted in our gourmet jello shot recipes.
How To Make Quick And Fast Jello Shots
For those of you who are looking for a simple way to make it easier to choke down some strong liquor use the directions below to prepare your party delights.
For One 6oz box of Jell-O (Makes 18-20 shots)
1. Heat 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2. Measure out 1 cup (8oz) of the boiling water and place it into your clear bowl.
3. Open your favorite flavor of Jell-O package and pour Jell-O into clear bowl while you stir with wire whisk or spoon.
4. Once all Jell-O is dissolved measure between ¾ of a cup (6oz) and 3 cups (24oz) of your favorite alcohol and pour it into the Jell-O and water mixture. Anything less than 6oz and the alcohol will be nearly undetectable. Any more than 3 cups of 70 proof liquor and your jello shots will net set up.
5. Add cold water in an amount that makes the amount of liquor you added and the water add up to 3 cups (24oz) of total fluid. If you use more than 24oz, your jello shots are likely to not set up.
6. Add ½ teaspoon of flax seed oil. This will help the jello shots slide right out of the 2oz plastic portion cups with little coaxing needed. Going this route rather than spraying the portion cups with PAM will make your jello shots taste better and prevent an oily Crisco like film from developing on the roof of your mouth. And using flax seed oil lets you tell people they are healthy because they include Omega 3 fatty acids. Ok, maybe you shouldn’t say they are healthy since they include alcohol. (Any of our recipes requiring that lemon or lime peel be muddled allows you to skip this step)
7. Stir all contents of bowl well.
8. Poor contents of bowl into 2oz plastic portion cups.
9. Once you have filled portion cups, place lids on them.
10. Then, put your Jell-O filled cups into the fridge to allow them to set up. This usually takes 4-6 hours, but can be sped up some by using ice cubes as part of the cold water.
Liquor and Jell-O Flavor Matches
Vodka— Since Vodka is nearly flavorless any flavor of Jell-O makes a decent pairing to make Vodka jello shots. The flavored or infused Vodkas that match the Jell-O flavor make the best party treats.
Tequila— Lime, Lemon, Watermelon, Strawberry
Rum— Strawberry, Watermelon, Orange, Peach, Pineapple
Gin— Lime, Lemon, Orange, Tropical Fusion
Brandy— Cherry, Orange
Everclear— Everything but Grape Jell-O, for some reason the grain after flavor of the Everclear makes the grape version taste bad.
Whisky— Lime, Lemon, Cherry, Peach
There are a number of other liquors that would taste good in jello shots like all the different flavors of Puckers and even Irish Crème Liquor like Bailey’s. We didn’t do any specific single liquor pairings for these, as they are generally used in mixed drinks, and we have built an entire section of gourmet jello shots that mimic the mixed drinks recipes. You can find those further below under the Gourmet Jello Shot Recipes heading.
Gourmet Jello Shot Recipes
This section has our gourmet jello shot recipes that are made to taste like the mixed drinks they are made after. We hope to have videos on how to make each of the gourmet jello shots as time goes on, but for now we will embed videos for those jello shot recipes that we have done video for. In addition, we will link you to the page on the website that has the actual recipe written in text. Please take the time to let us know what you think about our jello shots and check out some of the mixed drinks video as well.
Gourmet Tequila Jello Shots
All of the jello shot recipes listed below make use of Tequila as one of the ingredients.
Peach Tea Jello Shot Recipe
This recipe is a spinoff of the long island iced tea, but has a higher alcohol content because the triple sec in a long island is switched out for Peach Schnapps. You can find the Peach Tea Jello Shot Recipe by clicking here.
Tequila Sunrise Jello Shot Recipe
I think it is obvious which mixed drink this jello shot is made after. The Tequila Sunrise is a fairly popular drink ordered in bars and has a pleasant flavor. To see the Tequila Sunrise jello shot recipe click here.
Margarita Jello Shot Recipe
This jello shot recipe was the Adam and Eve of this entire project. My brother-in-law, Mikey, who is the one in all the videos, had someone give him a jello shot that was simply lime Jell-O and Tequila and called it a Margarita jello shot. This bugged the hell out of Mikey, so he came up with this recipe, as he felt that the shot he was given tasted nothing like a Margarita and tasted more like the lime you bite right after you took a shot of Tequila. If you want to see the Margarita jello shot recipe click here.
Gourmet Vodka Jello Shots
This section will have a ton of recipes because Vodka is one of the most popular liquors found in mixed drinks, because it has nearly no flavor and makes for a great base to add almost any set of flavors to it. Vodka is also easy to find and is cheap.
Green Managuinse Jello Shot Recipe
This Vodka jello shot is a great Saint Patty’s day choice because of its green color. In fact, we originally posted it to be a Saint Patty’s day shot. You can find the Green Managuinse Jello Shot Recipe by clicking here.
Mandarin and Tonic Jello Shot Recipe
This jello shot couldn’t be more about Vodka. It is a popular blend of Absolute Vodka and Tonic water, which has been a common order made at middle to high-end bars across the United States. So, if it is such a popular drink, then it should probably be converted into a jello shot. If you want to read up on how to make the Mandarin and Tonic jello shot recipe click here.
Gourmet Carmel Apple Jello Shot Recipe
How can you go wrong with carmel, apples and Vodka? I say you can’t, and that is why this Vodka based treat makes it into our gourmet jello shot list for Vodka. If you would like to make this Jello shot for yourself then click here.
Gourmet Purple Nerd Jello Shot Recipe
This Vodka containing jello shot recipe tastes just like the purple nerd candies. It is one of my favorite recipes and is by far the very best grape jello shot recipe.
Sex On The Beach Jello Shot Recipe
The creation of this recipe was brought forth as a request by one of our readers. If you have any requests on mixed drinks that you would like to have turned into a jello shot recipe, please feel free to drop us a line to request it, and we will do so. Click here if you would like to see the Sex On The Beach jello shot recipe.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Jello Shot Recipe
If you like chocolate covered cherries, then you will likely love this jello shot recipe. To view it click here.
Cosmopolitan Jello Shot Recipe
One of the most popular club drinks is the Cosmopolitan. As such, we thought it would be good form to convert it into a jello shot. If you like the Cosmo mixed drink, I think you will really enjoy this jello shot recipe. You can find the Cosmopolitan jello shot recipe by clicking here.
Skip And Go Naked Jello Shot Recipe
We noticed that on occasion that people do Google searches for jello shot recipes with beer. Since, my brother-in-law had developed a jello shot using beer during his original fixation with making real jello shot recipes that mimic the actual mixed drink. If you would like to see the Skip And Go Naked jello shot recipe click here.
Cherry Coke Jello Shot Recipe
This jello shot makes use of my brother-in-laws favorite liquor. Three Olives Cherry Vodka. I think it tastes best using Coke, but that is likely to depend on which you like better, Coke or Pepsi. Anyways, if you would like to use the Cherry Coke jello shot recipe click here.
Peach Tea Jello Shot Recipe
This jello shot was included under the Tequila section as well because it uses a plethora of liquors. To see the jello shot recipe click here.
Grapple Jello Shot Recipe
The flavors of Grape and Apple grapple for your taste buds in this jello shot recipe. That is why we call it the Grapple Jello Shot Recipe. If you wish to see the recipe, click here.
Cherry Bomb Jello Shot Recipe
The Cherry Bomb mixed drink is becoming a bar favorite across the country, as a pleasant tasting shooter. To assure you reach a buzz, it makes sense that the Cherry Bomb should be turned into a jello shot recipe. That is why we have the Cherry Bomb jello shot recipe posted here.
Vitamin C Jello Shot Recipe
This Vodka jello shot recipe makes use of Absolute Mandarin and is modeled after the Vitamin C mixed drink, which is also known as a Tic Tac. Whether you want to call it a Tic Tac jello shot recipe or a Vitamin C jello shot recipe, it doesn’t matter to us, but we do ask that you try it out and let us know what you think. You can find the entire jello shot recipe by clicking here.
Raspberry Watermelon Jello Shot Recipe
Almost everyone loves raspberries and watermelon, so it just makes sense that there would be a mixed drink utilizing these flavors. If you want to see the Raspberry Watermelon jello shot recipe or the Raspberry Watermelon Martini click here.
Cherry Cheese Cake Jello Shot Recipe
Cherry cheese cake is my all time favorite desert. With that being the case, there was no way we could leave out a jello shot recipe that would fit this taste void. So, if you like Vodka jello shots and cheese cake, then this is likely to be your all-time favorite as I know it is one of mine. To see the Cherry Cheese Cake jello shot recipe, click here.
Katie’s Underwear Jello Shot Recipe
At times my brother-in-law can have a strange thought process that ends up with unique drinks. This Vodka containing jello shot is one of those times. A TV show inspired the mixed drink recipe, and now he has turned it into a jello shot. To view the all original Katie’s Underwear jello shot recipe, click right here.
Rum Jello Shot Recipes
Another one of the more popular hard liquors is Rum. It tends to have a more sweet taste and so does well in jello shots. In this section, we will list out all of our Rum based jello shot recipes.
Peach Tea Jello Shot Recipe
Once again we have the Peach Tea jello shot recipe pop up since it utilizes several different liquors. One of the base liquors in a Long Island Iced Tea is Rum, and the Peach Tea mixed drink is a spinoff of the Long Island, so here we are. If you haven’t already tried the Peach Tea jello shot recipe, you can do so by clicking here.
Strawberry Daiquiri Jello Shot Recipe
With this site’s jello shots being based on mixed drinks, it would have been complete faux pa to leave out the ever so popular Strawberry Daiquiri. If you love Daiquiri and especially Strawberry Daiquiri, this Rum jello shot recipe could end up being one of your favorites. To access the Strawberry Daiquiri jello shot recipe, click here.
Mai Tai Jello Shot Recipe
This tropical mixed drink spinoff has Rum as its core component. Which should not be a surprise since Rum makes its way to us from the tropics. If whenever you are out or on vacation you find yourself ordering a Mai Tai, and you want to make up some jello shots you are sure to like, then you should start with this recipe. To see the Mai Tai jello shot recipe, click here.
Gin Jello Shot Recipes
Gin is another staple in the Long Island Iced Tea, so you can find our Peach Tea jello shot under it, as it has been under the other hard liquors as well. If you would like to access the Peach Tea jello shot recipe, you can do so by clicking here
Pucker Jello Shot Recipes
Almost anyone who enjoys mixed drinks has some sort of Pucker they like. This is very apparent when you look at how many people search Google for Pucker jello shot recipes. If you are a Pucker fan or just realize that Pucker and Vodka make good jello shots and mixed drinks, then this section is likely to put a smile on your face. Since there are so many jello shots posted here that use Pucker, we are just going to link them directly below
Apple Pucker Jello Shots
Green Maganuinse Jello Shot
Candied Apple
Caramel Apple
Purple Nerd Jello Shot
Grapple Jello Shot
Watermelon Pucker Jello Shots
Purple Nerd
Raspberry Watermelon Jello Shot
Schnapps Jello Shot Recipes
Schnapps comes in several different types. In fact, it is commonly used similar to different Puckers to add increased flavors. This section will be broken down into jello shots containing different types of Schnapps. Since most of these jello shot recipes have other main hard liquors in them, it is likely that we have already discussed the recipe, so I will only post a link to the recipe instead of boring you with another set of the details.
Peach Schnapps Jello Shot Recipes
The recipes posted below all contain Peach Schnapps in them. You will note that many of our recipes make use of Peach Schnapps because of its pleasant taste a smooth slide down your throat.
Red Headed Slut
Sex On The Beach
Peach Tea
Katie’s Underwear
Cinnamon Schnapps Jello Shot Recipes
Cinnamon Schnapps is a much more popular liquor than you might know. Goldschlagger is a cinnamon schnapps, as is Hot Damn and several other popular brand name cinnamon liquors. Below you will find links to jello shots recipes that are made using some type of cinnamon Schnapps.
http://dailydrinker.com/candied-apple-jello-shot-recipe/
Mango Schnapps Jello Shot Recipes
The best tasting Everclear jello shot recipe ever is made using Mango Schnapps, you can find it by clicking the Mangolicious jello shot recipe here.