How to Make Jello Shots (9 PHOTOS)

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to create colorful and fruity Jello Shots. The process of making jello shots is super easy, and is not that different than making regular jello. This article will teach you how to make some deliciously simple Jello Shots, and will then give you some ideas for more creative spins on the traditional shot.

Traditional Jello Shots

1- Gather your ingredients. To make approximately 32 1-ounce (30 ml) shots, all you'll need is: 

• 1 6-oz. package of Jello(170 grams)
• Approximately 3 cups of water
• Approximately 1 cup of chilled alcohol of your choice

2- Mix the water and alcohol to make 2 cups. The proportions will depend on the proof of the alcohol you use. Use the following ratios to ensure that the shots will set:

• 13 oz. (26 tbsp., 390 ml) of 30 to 50 (~20%) proof alcohol with 3 oz. (6 tbsp., 90 ml) water
• 10 oz. (20 tbsp., 300 ml) 80 to 100 (~45%) proof alcohol with 6 oz. (12 tbsp., 180 ml) water
• 6 oz. (12 tbsp., 180 ml) 150 to 200 proof alcohol with 10 oz (20 tbsp., 300 ml) water

 3-Put the mixture in the refrigerator to chill. Wait until the mixture is completely chilled before moving onto the next step. This is important because the temperature at which alcohol evaporates (the boiling point) is 78.6 degrees C (173°F). Later you will mix the alcohol with a water that was just boiled at 100 degrees C (212°F). If the alcohol isn't cold, it might exceed its boiling point when mixed, and some of the alcohol will evaporate. This will make your shots less potent.

4-Bring more than 1 cup of water to a boil. You'll need exactly 1 cup of boiling water, so put a little more than that in the pot or kettle since some will evaporate.

5-Measure out 1 cup of boiling water and mix it with the powdered Jello. Stir constantly until the powder is completely dissolved.

6-Stir in the chilled water and alcohol mixture.

7-Spray the inside of the cups with cooking spray so the Jello easily slides out later. Adding small plastic spoons or Popsicle sticks can help, too.

8-Pour the mixture into the cups.

9-Place the shots on a tray in refrigerator (not the freezer). Chill them until they become firm (approximately 2 to 4 hours). Refrigerate until served and make sure to serve
them cold.