Use Everclear, not vodka!! Makes shots go farther!!

Using everclear can be DANGEROUS if people aren't very responsible about how many shots to have. Stick to vodka. You wanna get plastered, not alcohol poisoning.

Use Malibu for the best flavor.

I've used Everclear in the jello shots. I only use 1/4 cup per box. If you use too much they will not set. I do let everyone know that the jello shots have Everclear; everyone is an adult.

Do Not Use Everclear. Everclear is just a manslaughter charge waiting to happen. Unfortunately, adults - after they've consumed a few shots, are for the most part very foolish as to the decisions they make.... It will always come back to the host or the person who made the shots..... Not worth it.

I use everclear with everything. I have use everclear with jello shot and also PJ, It dont take long to feel good. But you really have to be careful not to have too much everclear in your jello.

Use raspberry vodka and raspberry jello! Makes them very very yummy!!

Banana rum or pineapple rum work great!

Try Malibu and pineapple jello...mmmmmm!

Add whipped cream to the top of any jello shots and it will be 10 times better!

What is everclear? About how many shots to get per box?

It depends on how much you use for each shot. Remember they are supossed to be done all at once.

How many shots does this recipe make? I'm going to use 1 oz. plastic cups (I think!)

Maybe 2 oz. cups but 1 oz. would be very small. I bought 1.5 oz. cups and I'm concerned about them being too small.

If I want to make the pineapple and malibu shots would i use the same measures as the vodka??

Everclear should only be allowed with a special permit and you certainly don't want to drink it in a way that covers it's potency. I've almost died on that stuff once and never again will I touch it.

Use any flavor rums or vodkas with a mixture of berry jellos... Malibu Rum with Island Pineapple jello is awesome in the summer. Two 3 oz. boxes of jello and use a 9x13 pan and get a couple of spoons and dig in... good times!

i once used this seasonal margarita jello and tequilla but if you cant find margarita jello i bet lime or lemon would work as good one small cup jello i used 1/2 cup tequilla. 1 1/2 cup water or for stronger ones use 2/3 cup tequilla and 1 1/3 cup water. rule of thumb always have 2 cups liquid but if you go over a cup liquor than they either will take forever to set or wont set at all depending on the type of alcohol.

What always works best for me (and my guests love it) is using Grape jello and Grape Pucker, Apple pucker with Lime jello, any of the flavored Pucker drinks and match it with a jello flavor. You follow the directions on the box, but instead of the "cold water" measurements, use the Pucker instead. Mine always turn out great!

what is everclear?

Tina , Everclear is worse than Vodka or even Gin or even hotshots. Everclear is a man or woman killer. Trust me I know, please don't mess with it.

Everclear is basically moonshine, white lightening (the legal commercially packaged type) - I personally do not like it in any form or mixed with anything. Back in the day, I had a boyfriend who kept a pint in his car. He poured it in his carburetor when the car would not start. That should tell you something. Can be pretty dangerous if you don't extremely limit your guests' intake. Why worry, just use rum or vodka (regular or flavored).

You all need AA.

LOL @ Nancy !!! And the debate continues I'm sure...

Ok were do you purchase 2 oz plastic cups at i have looked everywhere for some i love making jello shots but i never have the right size plastic cups.

Diamond, I used to go to Taco Beuno and would offer them for a package of solo cups... they had maybe 500 in one package give or take, but enough to cover a few parties when I was in college, so plenty to go around and then some. I dont know if they would still do it, it might depend on the store, but I am sure you could go to Costco and get them as they cater to small businesses that may need them, or I know wal-mart has small cups in their paper plates/cups section and they have very small cups that work just fine too. And if all else fails, make them in regular cups and then once jelloed (sp?) work the jello out and serve them with out cups, I have seen them served that way before to and no one seemed to mind! Also a little side note to the discussion of vodka vs. everclear, Vodka is so much more responsible and safe, drinking should be done for fun but not to get wasted, stick with vodka!

I make 200 Jellos at a time. I mix it up with good vodka and Malibu together, Black Cherry Jello. Love to experiment. Great for Races, cuz you don't have to keep going......and your nails grow strong. Have fun with them.

I get my plastic cups at restaurant supply stores. They sell the covers separately, but they are handy for avoiding spills.

Otherwise, you can also use the tiny plastic Dixie cups that are 1 or 2 oz. Another way to make them is in silicone baking cups like those used for muffins.

Silicone ice cube trays are good for the purpose. Pop them out of the ice cube tray and pile them into a plastic cocktail glass and sit them in a tray of shaved or cracked ice with candles in between to light up the Jello.

Wilton's has silicone brownie molds that are small squares, too (you can also get silicone pinch cups at Target that are around the size and shape of half an egg).

Clear plastic drink glasses (or even fancy cocktail glasses) can be used, then serve with a twist of lemon garnish or top with rum-flavored whipped cream!

Happy New Year!

If you are worried about people getting drunk or whatever. I suggest you make some jello shots with alcohol and some without. There are plenty of flavorings out there like rum, pinacolada, etc., etc.

You can find 2 ounce cups at a card/party store.

I like peach scnapps with orange jello! Disolve jello in 1 cup hot water, let that cool a little bit then add 1 cup peach schnapps and chill. Its fun just use your imagination. Mix and match what ever sounds good. Just stick to this basic idea and they usually turn out fine.

Can you make jello shots using tequilla?

We make jello shots for pretty much any "party occasion" and always make them with vodka. The best flavors with the vodka to us are the strawberry, berry blue, and lime. These flavors seem to mask the burn of the vodka. I too, would stick to vodka as everclear is very strong and deadly. We buy our cups at a restaurant supply store as well, and usually make close to 500 at a time. Where we get the a pack of 125 is like 2 dollars and the lids cost the same, because they are sold separately. We use the 1 ounce size, and have never had any complaints about the size of the shot. If you are paying for all of the stuff to make them, and no one is chipping in on expenses you have complete say in what size you use!!! Happy New Year to you all!!! Be SAFE!!!

Well I use dry gin. A cup of gin to a cup boiling water. Grape jello is really good. Have fun but be careful.

For a better taste, use a fruit juice instead of water. Makes it even more flavourful.

Can you use Smirnoff in this recipe?

You can get 2 oz. cups with lids at Party City.

The best flavor I have tried is to use watermelon jello and Southern Comfort (alcohol). Tastes like a watermelon jolly rancher! Enjoy!!!

We like pina colada jello shots. I use two small boxes of pineapple jello, small size can of coco lopez cream of coconut, small can of crushed pinapple in light syrup, bacardi rum. You use the "jigglers" recipe ...but with this version, use just enough hot water to dissolve the jello. The coconut & pineapple replace some of the liquid. You can make them as strong as you like, but I find 1 cup of rum is plenty. I also make a strawberry margarita version with "wild strawberry" jello and white tequila. I buy the cups and lids from a restaurant supply store, but the folks at Captain D's fastfood seafood have sold me sleeves of each before, for a couple of bucks. (They put lemon wedges in them for carry-out meals.)

I find the cups at Sams Club. I can't remember the price because you get so many it takes a while to use them all unless you are having a REALLY big party. Also didn't see anyone mention it, but the Watermellon jello makes yummy jello shots!

"Sorry" Mark, I just updated and saw your comment... Karen I'm taking notes from you! You are a MASTER! lol

Everclear is dangerous if used in an inappropriate manner, but I have found that Apple Pie (apple and cinnamon flavored mixed everclear beverage) is one of the best drinks I have ever had, and makes a darn good jello shot.

Has anyone ever made pudding shots? Looking for a recipe.

Try a medical supply store for 2 oz. cups. The medicine cups work well.

Does anyone know if walmart or any dollar store sell the shot cups?

We always use flavored liquor to complement whatever jello flavor we are using. Our favorites are Peach Schnaps and Orange Jello and Malibu Rum with Pineapple jello.

i know walmart has those little plastic cups used for the bathroom

try orange jello with amaretto!!! or Southern Comfort with lime jello!

I had some wine that was a lot dryer than we liked so used it as the booze in Jello shots. Red wine and raspberry jello was great. Also Amaretto and cherry Jello are a wonderful combination.

I get the cups at Spec's Liquor. My favorite jello shots are Vanilla Vodka w/ black cherry or peach jello.

I use the bathroom cups from Walmart, the plastic ones.

Another good jello shot is using Amaretto and Orange Jello, that tastes great! Also, used Hot Damm liquor with cherry jello it was different and everyone at one of my parties loved it. Tequila with Lime Jello, tastes like a Margarita shot! I use Everclear at times, but sparingly - too potent. Sam's Club sells the small condiment cups w/lids - makes great jello shot containers - last forever, lots of them in the box.

Hey Karen, concerning your pina colada jello shots, what size do you call "small can"? it sounds Great!!

I agree that if you plan on people consuming more than a couple, you should lessen the amount of alcohol in each shot, or even make a good portion without alcohol at all.

Combinations I enjoy:

- Black Cherry or Raspberry Jello w/ Vanilla Vodka or Vanilla Rum.
- Lime Jello w/ Tequila. Place a gummy worm in each shot.
- Anything w/ Watermelon Jello (it is very tasty & smooth).

Green jello shots are my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just remembered another one!

-Strawberry Jello w/ 99 Bananas

I'm the jello shot maker for all parties my friends have. I've done soco (southern comfort) lime jello shots, gin & juice jello shots & mojito jello shots. You just have to be creative. If I want them strong, I use just enough water to dissolve the jello and the rest vodka, I've done everclear once but vodka is better.

I want to make margarita jello shots and have the premix margarita drink w/ the tequila already in it. Is this possible?

On December 30, Amanda from Washington spoke of Apple Pie. I REALLY need the recipe for this drink. I agree that this is the best thing I have ever had!! I really want to know how to make it. If anyone can help, Please and Thank You!!

Bonnie, Pudding Shots are great. Here's mine: Jacqui's Pudding Shots