How to make Jello Shots
How to make Jello Shots is a easy American recipe that serves 30. 100 calories per serving. Recipe by Jax Wong Yu on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 4 hrs 5 min | Total: 4 hrs 35 min
Cost: $22.24 total, $0.74 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 box Jello Powder (6‑oz box, any flavor (Berry Blue, Strawberry, Peach, etc.))
- 2 cups Water (For boiling)
- 1 cup Cold Water (Room‑temperature)
- 1 bottle Pink Lemonade Vodka (750 ml Smirnoff Pink Lemonade Vodka; can substitute regular vodka or other clear spirits)
- 30 pieces Plastic Shot Cups with Lids (1.5‑oz cups; optional lids for transport)
Instructions
Boil Water
Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 100°C
Dissolve Jello Powder
Remove the Jello powder from the box, add it to the boiling water, and stir with a whisk until fully dissolved.
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Add Cold Water
Stir in 1 cup of cold water to the hot Jello mixture.
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Cool Before Adding Alcohol
Transfer the mixture to a large heat‑proof bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 10‑15 minutes until it is no longer steaming.
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Incorporate Vodka
Measure the 750 ml bottle of pink lemonade vodka and pour it into the cooled Jello mixture, stirring gently to combine.
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Prepare Cups
Arrange the plastic shot cups on a cookie tray or flat surface, leaving a little space between them.
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Fill Cups
Pour the Jello‑vodka mixture into each cup, filling to about 80 % of the cup height to avoid overflow.
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Chill to Set
Place the tray with filled cups in the refrigerator and let them set for at least 4 hours, or until firm to the touch.
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Serve
Remove the cups from the fridge. For a fun twist, you can flip a cup upside down before serving; otherwise, serve straight up chilled.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 100
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Contains Alcohol, Contains Gelatin, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Gelatin, Alcohol
Last updated: April 18, 2026






