How To Make Jello Shots

How To Make Jello Shots!

This is the how-to of how to make jello shots. You'll be a pro in no time!

I will show you how to make jello shots like a professional with a few tips & tricks.

Making jello shots the traditional way, in shot glasses, can cause trouble for you later when you try to prize the shot from its container. If you want to know how to make jello shots like a bar man then use plastic cups with lids. Let the jello set upside down and it will slip out easily when it's ready!

That's how to make jello shots that will look perfect and be easily accessible even if you transfer them into shot glasses.

Look at the list below and determine how much jello you will require. You will also need boiling and cold water and the alcohol of your choice. You need different quantities of water for different strength alcohols so if you want to know how to make jello shots with a stronger proof liquor scan further down this page.

For every three ounces of Jell-O you need eight ounces of boiling water, three ounces of cold water and five ounces of alcohol.

How to make jello shots for 20 guests (2 each);

You'll need:
6oz (2 packs) of Jell-O
16oz of boiling water
6oz of cold water
10oz of chilled liquor

Mix the jello and boiling water together in a bowl until the jello has completely dissolved in the water.

Add the cold water and stir again. Now add your alcohol. Don't change the quantities if you want stronger shots as adding more alcohol at this stage will mean your mixture will not set. Use the how to make jello shots with stronger liquor" guide below or use less cold water! You can now transfer the shot mixture into the plastic cups.

This mixture will set anywhere once it has cooled but, if you want to know how to make jello shots set quicker, place them in a cooler.

Another tip on how to make jello shots that are amazing is to choose a jello flavour that compliments the alcohol. You wouldn't use strawberry with gin. Using lime or lemon is how to make jello shots the proper way.

How to make jello shots using strong alcohol ingredients guide:


For 30 - 50 proof use 3oz of cold water for every 3oz of alcohol.
For 80 to 100 proof use 6oz cold water for every 6oz of alcohol.
For 150 to 200 proof use 10oz of cold water for every 6 oz of alcohol.

Before people learn how to make jello shots properly they try to freeze them. This is a massive mistake. Chill the shots or make Arctic Frozen Ice Shots and transfer your shots into them.

You now know how to make jello shots like a pro!

How To Make Jello Shots Resources:
Jello Shot Kits - for those who know how to make jello shots right!

2 oz. Plastic Jello Shot Cups with Lids - Now you know how to make jello shots the professional way you will need these.