Description
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky and vibrant Halloween Jello Shots featuring layers of cherry-flavored red jello and a striking black layer created with gel food coloring, perfectly combined with vodka for a fun adult treat. These colorful jello shots are easy to make, chilled to set, and perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Base
- 2 boxes cherry jello
- 3 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup vodka
Additional
- Black gel food coloring (about 1/4 tsp)
- 16 2 oz. plastic cups
Instructions
- Prepare Cups: Place the 2 oz. plastic cups in a shallow baking pan or muffin tin to keep them steady during pouring.
- Boil Water: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil to dissolve the jello powder thoroughly.
- Dissolve Jello: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the cherry jello powder until fully dissolved for a smooth mixture.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Stir in 1 cup of cold water and 1 cup of vodka into the jello mixture, blending the ingredients evenly.
- Fill Cups with Red Layer: Pour the cherry jello mixture into the plastic cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Prepare Black Layer Mixture: Add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of black gel food coloring to the remaining jello mixture, whisking well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature while the first layer sets.
- Chill Red Layer: Transfer the cups to the refrigerator and chill for about 2 hours or until the red jello layer is firm.
- Add Black Layer: Once the first layer has solidified, carefully fill the remainder of each cup with the black-colored jello mixture.
- Chill Fully: Return the cups to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 2 hours to allow the second layer to set.
- Serve: Keep the jello shots refrigerated until ready to serve and enjoy your festive Halloween treat.
Notes
- Use a shallow pan or muffin tin to stabilize cups while filling to avoid spills.
- The black gel food coloring provides a bold, vibrant second layer that adds to the Halloween theme.
- Ensure each jello layer is fully set before adding the next to achieve distinct layers.
- You can adjust the vodka quantity for a stronger or lighter alcohol taste depending on preference.
- Store jello shots in the refrigerator and consume within a day or two for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Party Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween Jello Shots, Cherry Jello Shots, Layered Jello Shots, Alcoholic Jello Shots, Halloween Party Drinks
