Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
🍉 Basic Jello Shot Mix (Yields ~16-20 mini cups):
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🧃 1 box (3 oz) watermelon-flavored Jell-O
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💧 1 cup boiling water
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🥶 ½ cup cold water
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🥃 ½ cup vodka (plain or watermelon-flavored)
🌈 Optional Add-Ins & Garnishes:
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🌊 1 tbsp blue curaçao for a “wave” tint and citrusy twist
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🍉 Watermelon-flavored vodka or rum for flavor layering
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🧁 Whipped cream or Cool Whip for garnish
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🍬 Watermelon sour gummies, candy slices, or nerds for topping
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🍋 Lime rinds (hollowed) as edible cups
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🧊 Plastic shot cups or silicone molds for easy serving
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Pour into a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup.
Add the watermelon Jell-O powder into the boiling water. Whisk continuously for about 2 minutes, ensuring all powder dissolves completely.
Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka. If using blue curaçao, add it now to create a subtle layered or wave-tinted color effect.
Carefully pour the mixture into plastic shot cups (2 oz size), filling each about ¾ full. Place cups on a tray for easy transfer.
Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or until jello is firm. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Top with whipped cream, a gummy, or a small wedge of fresh watermelon for visual flair and a burst of flavor.
Notes
To guarantee party-perfect results every time:
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🧊 Use chilled liquor – Helps the jello set faster and more evenly.
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🍶 Use a pouring spout – A liquid measuring cup with a spout minimizes mess.
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❄️ Set on a level shelf in your fridge to avoid crooked shots.
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🍸 Adjust strength – Want it boozier? Use ⅔ cup vodka and ⅓ cup water instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 1g