Yummy Jello Shots are the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or any party! This easy green jello shot recipe is a delicious blend of tart lime jello mixed with sweet apple vodka but really, any flavor of jello can be used. This easy recipe can be made ahead of time which makes jello shots perfect for parties and celebrations.
Looking for more green recipes? Try this fun and fruity Midori Sour or these easy to make St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups!
Jello Shot Recipe
St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to just be all green beer and Irish coffees. Bring some luck to the party with these St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots! Simple and easy to make but full of sweet and tangy flavor.
Customize them for any day of the year by changing up the colors, flavors, and sprinkles you choose to use. Talk about magically delicious!
Why I Love Jello Shots
- They’re so easy to make! Three ingredients is all it takes to make these strong and tasty little shots. Mix up a batch, pour into containers, let them set up and you’re done! So simple and so effective.
- They’re fun and festive. Who doesn’t love a good themed drink at a celebration? I love the green color and the little sprinkle of gold sugar dusted over the whipped cream.
- You can make them in advance. These shots can be stored for 4 days so you can easily make the batch ahead of time and then pop them out to serve.
- Fun to customize. I’m going with green for St. Patrick’s Day but this jello shot recipe can be easily customized for any party or celebrations. Simply choose a different flavor of jello and sprinkles to match your theme.
More Jello Recipes
- St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups
- Rainbow Jello Cubes
- Jello Divinity
- Tropical Orange Jello Salad
- Layered Cranberry Jello Salad
- No Bake Strawberry Pretzel Layered Dessert
- Lemon Lime Jello Salad
Jello Shot Ingredients
Try your luck at making these super simple and deceptively intoxicating St. Patrick’s Day themed Jello Shots! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Here’s what you’ll need:
- box gelatin: I used lime flavor for the green color and citrus flavor.
- water: Boiling hot, of course!
- vodka: For this recipe I used apple, again to go with the green theme. I think the sweetness of the apple flavoring pairs perfectly with the tart citrus of the lime Jello. You can use any flavor you prefer.
- garnishes: Whipped cream and gold sanding sugar.
This basic Jello Shot recipe works for all flavors of jello so use your favorite flavor and color to match your party’s theme!
How To Make Jello Shots
- Whisk together the lime gelatin (or whatever flavor you are using) and boiling water in a medium, heat-proof mixing bowl until gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Add in the apple vodka (or flavor of your choice) and whisk to combine.
- Fill each cup or shot glass about three-quarters full leaving a little room for whipped cream and/or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours, until the Jello has set up completely.
- Top each shot with whipped cream and gold sanding sugar (if making for St. Patrick’s Day) just before serving.
These little plastic cups are perfect for jello shots. It helps that they are disposable too. You can of course use real shot glasses but you will need to cover them if you have any leftovers. These come with little lids so they’re perfect! I keep these on hand for all sorts of things like snacks, condiments for lunches, etc.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: Keep the party going by storing any leftover Jello Shots in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make sure each container has a lid or store them in a large container that can be sealed.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing them.
Jello Shot Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! This recipe begs to be doubled or even tripled to serve a whole party! After all, no one stops after just one Jello shot!
Unfortunately, no. Making the jello as directed in the recipe card is imperative for it to set up properly. Vodka alone won’t solidify enough to give you the consistency you need for the shot. The water mixed into the gelatin is important to the process and needs to be kept in. Best to stick to the recipe in this case.
Yes, you sure can! This This jello shot recipe works for all flavors of jello so use your favorite flavor and color to match your party’s theme!
Trish’s Tips and Tricks
- Add the whipped cream and sprinkles just before serving for best results.
- Feel free to use plain vodka or any other flavor you want. I chose a “green flavor” to fit the theme. The same goes for the Jello. I chose green for the holiday but you can easily change the flavor and color to fit any occasion.
- Do not add more than half a cup of vodka to the recipe. The jello won’t set properly if you add to much.
- Swap out the gold sanding sugar for some festive St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles. Or any other kind of sprinkles/colored sugar to fit your theme.
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
- Ham and Cabbage Soup
- Rainbow Fudge
- Irish Cream Macarons
- Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Grasshopper Mini Cheesecakes
- Rainbow Jello Cubes
- St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups
How To Make Jello Shots
Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 3 ounces lime gelatin or any other flavor
- 1 cup water boiling
- ½ cup Apple Vodka or plain or any other flavor
To Garnish
- whipped cream
- gold sanding sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together the lime gelatin (or whatever flavor you are using) and boiling water in a medium, heat-proof mixing bowl until gelatin has completely dissolved.3 ounces lime gelatin, 1 cup water
- Add in the apple vodka (or flavor of your choice) and whisk to combine.½ cup Apple Vodka
- Place plastic cups or shot glasses on a large baking sheet. Fill each cup or shot glass about three-quarters full leaving a little room for whipped cream and/or sprinkles. (You'll want to use something that pours easily and cleanly or an injector.)
- Refrigerate for 3 hours, until the jello has set up completely.
- Top each shot with whipped cream and gold sanding sugar (if making for St. Patrick's Day) just before serving.whipped cream, gold sanding sugar
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