How to Make the World's BEST Jell-O Shots

Jell-O is a versatile, fun food for any occasion. Jell-O shots make a great ice-breaker at parties and can be made in a variety of colors and flavors to your liking.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bottle of Malibu rum
• Variety of Jell-O boxes (small boxes)
• 2 oz plastic cups
• 2 oz plastic cup lids (optional)
• Water
• Can of whipped cream
• OPTIONAL: dishes to make three tiers

1. 
    
   cherry

   For starters, get several small boxes of Jell-O. Cherry and orange are popular, but there are a multitude of fruity flavors to choose from, so mix it up. There are some new, tropical flavors on the market--check your grocer's shelves for choices.

2. 
    
   flavored rum

   Boil one cup of water and set aside one cup of Malibu rum. While the water boils, start lining up your plastic cups on a serving tray, large plate, or tiered plates.

3. 
    
   mix it up

   Next, dissolve the powdered Jell-O in the boiling water. Once fully dissolved, add the rum to the mixture. Make sure all the granules are mixed, no-one wants gritty Jell-O shots!

4. 
    
   chilled shots

   Fill 2 oz containers with the liquid Jell-O/rum mixture about 1/3 full. If you are using lids, affix those and put in fridge for at least four hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Non-alcoholic Jell-O shots can also be made in a different color for kids at the party
• Whipped cream can be sprayed on top prior to serving
• Must pre-plan, as they take at least 4 hrs to congeal
• In lieu of birthday cake, set up a two-to-three tiered arrangement and set your shots in assorted colors randomly on each tier. With whipped cream and a candle in the top one/several, light it and sing happy birthday to the guest of honor
• Color co-ordinate shots based on the occasion (i.e. red, blue, and plenty of whipped cream for flag, election, veteran's, memorial day or the fouth of July.
• Contains alcohol, use discretion, adults 21+

[lucindaroth]

on 1/11/2009 Wow I had forgotten about these

[Desula]

on 11/26/2008 Jello Shooters sound like fun - for an office party. Thanks for this recipe.

[reesem]

on 11/24/2008 I have an issue with "shooting" them. They gag me every time. I usually have to eat them with a spoon! Sad but true...........love them though! Will try them!

[woodsgi]

on 11/24/2008 Great article - this sounds fun and EASY! I'll have to try these at my next get together.