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Vodka Jello Shot Recipe

Nothing says "let's have fun" quite like the clink of tiny glasses filled with wiggly, boozy vodka jello shots lined up on a table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 shots
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • One 3-ounce box of jello in your preferred flavor lime, cherry, strawberry, or orange work best
  • One cup of boiling water
  • One cup of vodka preferably plain or neutral-tasting
  • One cup of fruit juice or cranberry juice cold
  • One tablespoon of sugar optional, for added sweetness

Equipment

  • One medium saucepan or kettle for boiling water
  • One large mixing bowl or measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • A sturdy spoon for stirring
  • Shot glasses or small plastic cups (2 oz capacity)
  • A shallow baking sheet or tray to hold the cups while chilling
  • Plastic wrap or foil to cover the tray

Method
 

  1. Heat one cup of water until it reaches a rolling boil in your saucepan or kettle.
  2. Pour the boiling water into a large mixing bowl, then add the entire 3-ounce box of jello powder. Stir continuously for at least two minutes until the powder completely dissolves.
  3. Let the jello mixture sit at room temperature for five to ten minutes to cool slightly before adding cold ingredients.
  4. Pour one cup of vodka into the jello mixture and stir until fully blended.
  5. Add one cup of cold fruit juice to the bowl and stir well to combine.
  6. Arrange shot glasses or plastic cups on a baking sheet so they sit upright and stable for easy transfer to the refrigerator.
  7. Carefully fill each cup three-quarters full with the jello mixture and leave space at the top for easy eating.
  8. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for three to four hours until the jello shots are fully set and wiggly.

Notes

Make these a day ahead and keep refrigerated until serving for best results. Serve straight from the refrigerator on a chilled platter.