Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
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🍒 1 box (3 oz) cherry or cinnamon-flavored Jell-O – classic red color
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💧 1 cup boiling water – to dissolve the gelatin
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🥃 1 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whisky – the star of the show
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🧊 Optional: ¼ cup cold water – for dilution if preferred
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🍬 Red Hots or cinnamon candy – optional garnish
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🧁 Whipped cream – optional topping for dessert-style shots
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🍊 Orange Jell-O – optional, for a different hue
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🥄 Plastic shot cups with lids – for serving and storing
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🧊 Baking tray or muffin tin – to keep cups stable while chilling
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the water
Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
Step 2: Mix the Jell-O powder
Pour the Jell-O powder into a mixing bowl. Slowly add the boiling water, whisking until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Step 3: Add Fireball
Let the mixture cool for a minute, then stir in 1 cup of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. For a slightly less boozy version, you can do ¾ cup Fireball and ¼ cup cold water.
Step 4: Pour into cups
Using a small measuring cup or funnel, pour the liquid into plastic shot cups. Fill about ¾ full to allow room for toppings.
Step 5: Chill and set
Place the filled cups on a baking sheet or in a muffin tin. Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Step 6 (Optional): Garnish and serve
Top with whipped cream and a Red Hot candy just before serving for a spicy-sweet kick and cute presentation.
Notes
These bombs are very forgiving, but a few key tips ensure success:
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Don’t use hot Fireball—let it cool if it’s been stored in a warm area
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Be sure the Jell-O mix is not too hot when adding alcohol, this helps preserve the alcohol content
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Use a small pitcher or squeeze bottle for mess-free pouring
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 0g