This 3-ingredient recipe for Green Jello Shots is easy to make and fun and festive for so many different holidays, birthdays, or for your next party!
Jello shots have come a long way and risen above their common status as the party fave classic from our college days.
Sparkly Champagne Jello Shots add a bit of magic to New Year's Eve and are a fun way to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Strawberry Lime Jello Shots add sweetness to Valentine's Day and summer parties.
These bright Green Jello Shots are the perfect way to celebrate so many occasions. They make fun & festive St. Patrick's Day Jello Shots for your St. Patrick's Day party, decorated as they are here with whipped cream and Lucky Charms marshmallows. But they're also great to serve as Christmas Jello Shots and so much more!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
These easy green jello shots are irresistible!
- Easy - If you've never made jell-o shots before have no fear! This is a super easy recipe to make!
- Simple ingredients - You just need three simple ingredients: green jello powder, apple flavored vodka, and water.
- Versatile - With just a few different changes in flavor of jello and decorations, you can make lots of different variations of fun jello shots!
🛒 Ingredient notes
You only need three ingredients to make these green vodka jello shots!
- Green gelatin powder - You'll need one 3-ounce box of green jello powder. You can use either green apple flavor or lime jell-o flavor -- both are great with these jello shots!
- Apple vodka - Use a good apple vodka, and not a super sugary vodka mix. We like Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka.
- Water - You'll need 1-¼ cups of water (cold water) to bring to a boil.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy it is to make these
- Pour water into a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Allow the water to come to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and carefully pour the boiling water into a measuring cup with pouring spout or other heatproof glass with spout.
4. Whisk the lime gelatin powder (or apple flavored gelatin powder) into the hot water in a mixing bowl or container and whisk well for at least one minute, until the powder is completely dissolved.
5. Stir the apple vodka into the jello mixture.
6. Pour the apple vodka jello shots into 2-ounce plastic cups or shot glasses.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Keep these delicious treats refrigerated until you are ready to serve.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Jello shots will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. After that, you can still eat the jello shots, but be aware that the flavor starts to fade and consistency starts to change after that.
Store jello shots in plastic containers with lids in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Do not add more alcohol than the amount recommended in this recipe or any other jello shot recipes. If you use too much alcohol, the alcohol will not chill to a solidified (or in this case, jiggly) state.
Two things can cause jello shots to not set. If you didn't fully dissolve the jello powder in the hot water, that can cause it not to set. Also if you use too much alcohol and not enough of the other ingredients, then your jello shots may not set correctly.
🍽 Serving ideas
These easy green jello shots are so fun to serve at St. Patrick's Day. We love serving them after delicious Easter desserts like Easter Egg Cheesecake, Mini Egg Cookies, and Easter Brownies.
You can also use this recipe as a base for other green jello shots:
- Christmas jello shots - Serve these at your next Christmas party without any decorations and they can be served as Christmas jello shots. Or top with whipped cream and a single mini red cinnamon heart to make Grinch Jello Shots.
- Lime margarita jello shots - Use lime jello powder, swap the apple vodka with a mix of tequila blanco and lemon-lime soda, and top each with a lime wedge.
- Green apple jello shots - Use apple jello powder with the apple vodka and top with whipped cream and green apple gummy bears.
- Halloween jello shots - only fill ⅓ of each cup with this green jello shot recipe, then add layers of an orange jello shot mixture and top with a black or purple jello shot mixture.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make this fun recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:
- Saucepan - You'll need a small saucepan to boil the water.
- Whisk - Use a sturdy whisk to mix together the boiled water, jello powder, and apple vodka.
- Plastic cups - Pour the mixture into two-ounce jello shot cups or mini shot glasses.
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Green Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 box (3 ounces) green jello
- ½ cup apple vodka, chilled
Instructions
- Place 20 2-ounce shot cups on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Add the water to a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat.
- Pour the water into a large bowl and whisk in the green gelatin. Whisk it well until the jello has completely dissolved. This takes at least one minute, but may take more.
- Pour in the chilled apple vodka and whisk to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a cup with a pouring spout and carefully pour the gelatin mixture into the shot cups, just about ¾ of the way full and leaving some room at the top.
- Carefully place the tray of shot cups into the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour, until the gelatin is completely set.
- Optional: top with whipped cream and green apple gummy bears.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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