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JELLO SHOTS 
3 boxes (3 oz. each) Jello containing sugar
2-1/2 cups vodka
3-1/3 cups water

Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Slowly stir in the Jello until dissolved. Wait 3 minutes, then stir in the vodka.

Pour into individual shot-size cups and freeze.

Variations: Try using one part flavored liquor to one part vodka (such as coconut rum, mint, blackberry, etc.) - match the color and flavor of the Jello being used!

Submitted by: CM

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Jello Shots
   #135341
 Natasha (Indiana) says:
CROWD FAVORITES!
STRONG (Effective, but not that potent) & FLAVORFUL (Delicious to down):

Skip down to just view ingredients. I made several batches- tasters LOVED them. They were enjoyed by all mature ages (over 21). Using clear 2oz disposable ramekin cups with lids (Walmart, $3 for 50), *Fruit Punch-flavored KoolAid bottle drinks (Walgreens, $1 for 6), and buying 3 bottles of flavored *Smirnoff vodka (Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Cherry), 1 bottle of *Peach Schnapps, 1 bottle of *Triple Sec.

With a 3oz jello box, completely dissolved after 1 cup of boiling water, I replaced the usual 1 cup of cold water that follows with a combined 1/2 cup of chilled vodka and 1/2 cup of chilled liqueur. This was imperative in keeping the flavor up but add a kick.

***TIP: Spray the cups with cooking oil so the shots slide out easily with a toothpick.

Here are the beloved combinations:

Batch 1: Orange Jello (3oz box) Whipped Cream flavored Smirnoff (1/2 cup) Triple Sec (1/2 cup)

2: Same as 1, but Watermelon jello

3: Orange Jello (3oz) Whipped Cream Smirnoff (1/2 cup) Peach Schnapps (1/2 cup)

4: Raspberry Jello (3oz) Vanilla Smirnoff (1/2 cup) Peach Schnapps (1/2 cup)

5: Cherry Jello (3oz) Cherry Smirnoff (1/2 cup) Fruit-Punch Koolaid drink (1/2 cup) (^ Lightest alcoholic combo)

6. Cranberry Jello (*6 oz box) Vanilla Smirnoff (1 cup) Triple Sec (1 cup) Fruit Punch Koolaid (1 cup)

7: Cranberry Jello (6 oz box) Cherry Smirnoff (1 cup) Peach Schnapps (1 cup) Fruit Punch Koolaid drink (2 oz)

8. Orange Jello (6 oz box) Whipped Cream Vodka (1 cup) Triple Sec (1/2 cup) Peach Schnapps (1/2 cup) Fruit Punch Koolaid drink (2 oz)

I hope someone uses these recipes because, seriously, there were only praises given about them. I had needed variety because I made about 200 jello shots, but wanted to keep my choice of liquor consistent/interchangeable. :)
   #134110
 Susan J. (North Carolina) says:
Apple Pie Moonshine with whipped cream was a hit and Peach Champagne with raspberries was another hit for the girls that like a sweeter shot. Making cranberry for Thanksgiving!
   #124063
 Cheyenne (Virginia) says:
I used this and I made 343 with 2 oz. cups and lots and lots of jello and 3 handles of vodka. I'm ready for my party tonight that's for sure!
   #120796
 Tiffany (Minnesota) says:
My most favorite Jello Shot is Grape Jello with Apple Pucker! Tastes just like a Jolly Rancher. The other two that I found were the most common at my family reunion were the Pineapple Jello with Malibu, and the Orange Jello with Peach Schnapps.
 #120468
 Shannon (Colorado) says:
Try banana pudding and banana rum!! So YUMMY!!!!
 #119416
 Quirkyfoodqueen (Idaho) says:
I've found Jolly Rancher Apple Flavored Jello (Walmart) goes great with either Buttershots or Smirnoff's Kissed Caramel flavored vodka for caramel apple jello shots. Definitely one of the all-time favorites. Also, for our Halloween parties, instead of boiling tap water, I dissolve the jello in (heated)tonic water as it contains quinine and glows under a blacklight... and looks awesome! Only works with certain colors though.
 #118607
 Greg (Indiana) says:
This summer, we carved out the top of the strawberry, so it was like a jello shot cup. We used strawberry jello and 99 Bananas too. In addition, we diced a banana and put one piece inside the strawberry and we poured the mixture into the strawberry.. You just have to be careful on how much you carve out of the strawberry, or it will leak.
 #118289
 Linda (Wisconsin) says:
We use the 20 oz. syringe, works GREAT for Jell-O Shots and they wash up great in the dishwasher, some of those plastic cups can get a little pricey.
 #118047
 Steve (United States) says:
Anyone ever see apple jello? I heard you can use knox gellatin replacing apple juice for water. A friend thought of caramel apple jello shots. I believe pinnacle makes the caramel vodka.
 #117292
 Jamey (Indiana) says:
Can you use Smirnoff triple black or the other flavors?
 #110177
 Ginger (Texas) says:
You can buy a package of the plastic cups and lids at Walmart
 #105823
 Heather (Georgia) says:
I work in a bar and jello comes in two size boxes, the best way to remember the sizes is one is small one is larger, for every two SMALL boxes we use 16 oz water 16 oz vodka and we use the 2oz cups, with the big boxes we use the same measurement 16oz water & 16oz vodka. With 2 oz cups we usually make about 32 jello shots a batch making them 1oz shots which is only about .25 ounces shorter than what you get of a straight shot of liquor. From my experience you can use any liquor you want but you don't want to make them too strong because they become nasty and overbearing, with the measurements i have given you can taste the alcohol but it's not overbearing. Not sure about the freezing, you would definitely have to watch them, we just stick ours in the fridge.
 #102367
 Scott (Virginia) says:
Everclear is grain alcohol. It is 95% alcohol which makes it 190 proof. In 1979 it was listed as "the worlds most alcoholic drink."
 #100571
 Scott (Texas) says:
I can't believe the comments about "Everclear" what a bunch of sissies. "Everclear" is Grain Alcohol and not available in some states. it is 190 proof. And the only alcohol I consume. It's not as bad as everyone is going on about. You need to be responsible about it, But that is true of all booze.. The difference between Everclear and Vodka is you'd have to drink 10 bottles of vodka to equal 1 bottle of everclear.. So for me it's about cost. one bottle of Everclear can last months and I don't have to drink much to have a good time..And it mixes really good in Lemonade..
   #98950
 Cyndi (Washington) says:
Try Whipped Vodka with raspberry jello, or orange like a creamsicle! Nummy!!!

 

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