Gelatin is typically sold in either a 6-ounce box or a 3-ounce box. A 6-ounce box produces 16-20 2-ounce Jello Shots, while a 3-ounce box produces 8-10 2-ounce Jello Shots. When throwing a party, you'll probably want to prepare 4-6 Jello Shots for each guest. Our number one Jello Shot tip is be creative! You can use almost any type of alcohol, and any flavor Jello. Just note that the higher the proof of the alcohol you choose, the more cold water you will need to set your shots. 30-50 proof: Use 13-ounces of alcohol and 3-ounces of cold water. 80-100 proof: Use 10-ounces of alcohol and 6-ounces of cold water.
How many Jello Shots will I need?
Tips & Tricks:
Mixing
150-200 proof: Use 6-ounces of alcohol and 10-ounces of cold water.
Layering
If you're using clear containers, layering is a perfect way to bring your presentation up a notch!
To layer your Jello Shot, just make a few different color of Jello Shot mixes and add one color on top of the first, after it has set.
Our standard rule of thumb: Make the Jello mixes about 10 minutes apart to avoid adding the second layer prematurely, causing the layers to mix together.
Jello Shot Recipes
Traditional Jello Shots
- 10 oz vodka
- 2 (3 oz) packages of Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the packages of Jello in 2 cups boiling water, stirring for at least 2 minutes, until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in ice-cold water and vodka. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let shots set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Amaretto Sour Jello Shots
- 1 cup amaretto
- 2 (3 oz) packages of Lime Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add lemon juice. Allow to cool a bit before mixing in amaretto. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Beer Jello Shots
- 16 oz malt liquor
- 2 (3 oz) packages of Strawberry Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add malt liquor. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Caribbean Jello Shots
- 1 (3 oz) package of Strawberry-Banana Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Cruzan Banana Rum
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add rum. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
Cherry Cola Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) package of Cherry Jello
- 1 cup boiling cola
- 1 cup cold cola
- ½ cup amaretto
- ½ cup spiced rum
Dissolve the packages of Jello in boiling cola, stirring for at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold cola, amaretto and spiced rum. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Dreamsicle Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) package of Orange Jello
- 1 cup vanilla vodka
- ½ cup raspberry or berry vodka
- ½ cup KeKe Beach Key Lime Cream Liqueur
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2/3 cups orange juice
Mix together water and orange juice and bring to a boil. Pour liquid over Jello, stirring until dissolved. Add vodkas and KeKe Beach, mixing well. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Irish Whiskey Sour Jello Shots
- 4 oz Irish Whiskey
- 2 (3 oz) packages of Orange Jello
- 16 oz boiling water
- 12 oz cold water
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold water and whiskey and mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Lemon Drop Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) packages Lemon Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup chilled lemon vodka
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add vodka. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Lime in the Coconut Jello Shots
- 1 (3 oz) package Lemon Jello
- 2 (3 oz) packages Lime Jello
- 2¼ cups boiling water
- 1 can coconut milk or juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups Malibu Coconut Rum
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Pour in coconut milk or juice and lime. Let sit a few minutes to cool. Add rum. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Malibu Jello Shots
- 1 (3 oz) package Watermelon Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chilled Malibu Coconut Rum
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add rum. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Margarita Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) packages Lime Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1¼ cup cold water
- ½ cup tequila
- ¼ cup Triple Sec
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold water, tequila and Triple Sec. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Red Hot Cinnamon Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) packages Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 cups Cinnamon Schnapps
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold water and Cinnamon Schnapps. Add a drop of red food coloring, if you like. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Red Wine Jello Shots
- 1 (3 oz) package Lemon Jello
- 1 (3 oz) package Orange Jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4 oz red wine
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add red wine. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Rum and co*ke Jello Shots
- 2 (3 oz) packages Cherry Jello
- 1 cup boiling cola
- 1 cup cold cola
- 1 cup white rum
Dissolve the packages of Jello in boiling cola, stirring for at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold cola and white rum. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Sour Apple Jello Shots
- 1 (3 oz) package Sour Apple Jello
- 1 package Knox Gelatin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup Mountain Dew
- 2 cups vodka
- ¾ cup Captain Morgan Coconut Rum
In a microwavable container, mix Jello, gelatin and sugar. Stir in Mountain Dew and mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir mixture until powder is dissolved. Mix in remaining ingredients. Stir well and let sit 1 minute. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Squirm Shots
- 2 cups vodka
- 2¼ cups boiling water
- ¾ cup ice-cold water
- 3 (3 oz) packages Jello
- Gummy worms
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in ice-cold water and vodka. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Before they get firm, add a gummy worm to each glass. Let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Jello Shot Products
- Plastic Shot Cups with Lids
- Paper Jello Shot Cups
- co*cktail Flavored Jello Shot Mix Variety Pack
- Jello Shot Recipe Book
