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by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jul 2, 2025 Jump to Recipe 5 stars (23 reviews) Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. How To Make Jello Shot Cups (Recipe) #ASpicyPerspective #jello #shots #jelloshots #vodka #rum #party

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How To Make Jello Shots Recipe: Our easy Vodka Jello Shot Recipe can be made with rum or whiskey. Also, make Jello Shot Cups in fun rainbow colors!

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It’s Jello Shot Season!

Give your next party a shot of excitement with this easy and delicious Jello Shot Recipe!

Are you planning a 21st birthday party? A holiday party? Maybe even a casual summer party?

You can’t plan a party without everyone’s favorite treat, Jello Shots! Rum Jello Shots, Vodka Jello Shots, Tequila Jello Shots, or whatever booze you may have.

Sommer’s Recipe Notes

If you’re feeling ambitious, try layering different flavors of Jello to create layers of color within the disposable cups… Like Rainbow Jello Shots in cubes or cups with random stripes.

Pour your first flavor into a thin layer.
Chill until firm.
Then repeat with as many colors or flavors as you like.

You can even tilt the plastic cups on their sides in a muffin tin to achieve the diagonal wave look seen in the photos. It’s so easy!

Simply tilt the cups over and press a small piece of foil around each one to prevent movement. Then layer, layer, layer.

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Vodka Jello Shots Ingredients

Jell-O Gelatin – Any flavor or color you like. Taste the rainbow!
Boiling Water – To dissolve the gelatin powder.
Cold Water – Mix with the boiling water to chill the gelatin.
Vodka – Plain or flavored. You can also use rum, tequila, whiskey, or moonshine.

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How To Make Jello Shots

Boil. Set a kettle of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Pour the powdered jello into a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk. Once the water is boiling hot, measure out one cup and pour it into the bowl. Then whisk in the cold water to lower the temperature. Finally, whisk in the booze!
Pour. Ladle or pour the liquid Jello shot mix into a container, such as ice cube trays or plastic shot glasses.
Chill. Move to the refrigerator. Chill until solid.

Find the FULL Best Jello Shot Recipe with ingredient proportions, detailed instructions, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post.

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Best Jello Shot Recipe Variations

The key to making the best jello shots is to get the proportions right. It’s tempting to add extra liquor to the Jello shots to make them potent. However, if you add too much liquor and not enough water, the jello shots won’t set properly.

We like pairing fruity vodka flavors with fun Jello flavors. You can’t pass up trying tequila and lime Jello, Malibu rum and mango Jello, or lemon vodka with blue raspberry Jello.

Try making basic Jello shots with intriguing flavor combinations…

Mango Jello + Coconut Rum
Black Cherry Jello + Whiskey
Pineapple Jello + Passion Fruit Vodka
Watermelon Jello + Tequila
Peach or Orange Jello + Vanilla Vodka

You can also substitute the ½ cup of cold water with something else, such as coconut milk, lime juice, orange juice, or coffee. Be creative!

Jello Shots Garnishes

Want to make your rainbow jello shots look even more festive? Pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top, then add fresh berries or sprinkles over the cream.

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Best Jello Shots Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes How To Make Jello Shots: Our easy Vodka Jello Shots Recipe can be made with rum or whiskey. Also make Jello Shot Cups in rainbow colors! Servings: 16

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Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Ingredients Per Batch:

3.25 ounce box of Jell-O Gelatin, any flavor
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
½ cup vodka rum, or tequila (plain or flavored)

Instructions

Jello Shot Cups:

Set a kettle of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
Pour the powdered jello packet out into a medium mixing bowl. Once the water is boiling, measure out one cup of hot water and pour into the bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Whisk in the cold water to lower the temperature. Then whisk in the liquor.
Pour the liquid jello shot mix into 12 to 16 (1.5-2 ounce) disposable cups. Place the cups on a rimmed baking sheet (or in a baking dish) and move to the refrigerator. Chill for 90 minutes, or until solid.
If making multiple flavors of jello shots, pour the powdered jello packets into separate bowls to keep the colors separated.

Jello Shot Cubes:

If you’d like to make jello shots without the disposable cups, you can use an ice cube tray as a mold. Or you can pour the jello mixture into a small baking dish, then cut it into squares once it has set.
In ice cube trays, let the jello shots set in the refrigerator, then place the trays in a pan of warm water for 1-3 minutes to loosen the shots, so they slide out. (Think old-school jello molds.) If your ice cube trays are thick and the jello shots won't come out, run warm the water over the top of each jello shot until it flips in the tray.

Rainbow Jello Shots:

You can also make rainbow jello shots by making 5-6 flavors and layering them all in each cup. Each batch must be made and chilled separately to keep the layers/lines crisp.
Wait at least 30-60 minutes before adding the next layer. Every time you add a flavor you multiply the batch by at least 12. Therefore, making jello shots with 5 colors would create 60+ jello shots!

Notes

Jello Shot Recipe Variations: Try making basic jello shots with intriguing flavor combinations… Mango Jello + Coconut Rum. Black Cherry Jello + Whiskey, Pineapple Jello + Passion Fruit Vodka, Watermelon Jello + Tequila. You can also swap the ½ cup of cold water for something else like coconut milk, lime juice, orange juice, or coffee. Be creative!

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot, Calories: 39kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 5mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 5g Course: Beverage, DessertCuisine: American Author: Sommer Collier Cook It? Love It? Rate It!YOU can help this recipe RANK on Google – TAP 5 STARS so other hungry people can find it. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Can Jello Shots Last In The Refrigerator?

At least one week, but possibly up to two weeks.

How Do I Remove The Jello Shots From The Ice Cube Trays?

Once the Jell-O is firm, place the bottom of the tray in a baking dish filled with warm water to release the Jell-O shots all at once. (Like old-school jello molds.) The tray usually needs to sit in the warm water for 1 to 3 minutes to release.If you have stubborn jello shots, due to a thick plastic ice tray, you can let the warm water run over the corners of each jello shot. It will quickly turn over, making it easy to dump out.

How Long Do I Leave The Jello Shots In The Refrigerator?

That depends on how cold your fridge is… It usually takes 60-90 minutes until firm.

Can I Use Any Type of Liquor for the Jello Shot Recipe?

Of course! Use whatever booze you like best! Vodka is traditional, but tequila, rum, and whiskey are good options. Also, consider using fruit-flavored liquor.

How Much Alcohol Do I Put In My Jell-O Shot Recipe?

Technically, you should put 1/2 cup of liquor into your Jello Shots. However, you can use as much as 2/3 cup without changing the texture of the Jello Shots.If you add too much alcohol, it will cause the Jello Shots not to set properly.

Can Jello Shots Go Bad If Not Refrigerated?

Yes, but it would take a few days. If you plan to leave them out for one day, the Jello Shots will be fine.Just ensure the air temperature is not too warm, or they might melt.

How Do I Make Jello Shot Cubes?

If you’d like to make jell-o shots without the disposable shot glass cups, you can use an ice cube tray as a mold. Or you can pour the jello mixture into a small baking dish, then cut it into squares once it has set.In ice cube trays, let the jello shots set in the refrigerator, then place the trays in a pan of warm water for 1-3 minutes to loosen the shots, so they slide out. (Think old-school jello molds.) If your ice cube trays are thick and the jello shots won’t come out, run warm water over the top of each jello shot until it flips out of the tray.

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