Show some holiday spirit with these fun Grinch Jello Shots! This recipe is extremely simple and a fantastic festive treat to make for your next holiday party!
Christmas Jello Shots
If you’re looking for a few fun recipes this holiday season, then try out these Grinch-inspired Christmas Jello Shots! This is the perfect recipe for a festive Christmas celebration!
Why You’ll Love this Grinch Jello Shots Recipe:
- So fun: The bright green jello is a fun way to liven up your next Christmas party.
- Easy to make: These festive jello shots are made from simple ingredients and take only 15 minutes of prep time to make.
How to Make Grinch Jello Shots
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Add shot glasses or cups to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Add water to a saucepan and sprinkle over jello mix. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Dissolve the gelatin powder and water over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk in green food coloring, peppermint schnapps, and vanilla vodka.
- Transfer mixture to bowl or cup with pour spout and fill cups with jello mixture.
- Cover cups with lids or plastic wrap and chill completely in the fridge.
- Top with red candy hearts and whipped cream if desired and serve.
Ingredient Notes
- Water: Helps to dissolve the gelatin.
- Gelatin: Helps the shots to set. Be sure to use unflavored gelatin. I’m using Knox brand powdered unflavored gelatin in this recipe.
- Food Coloring: Green food coloring makes these shots festive!
- Peppermint Schnapps: Adds a subtle sweetness and minty flavor to the shots.
- Vanilla Vodka: Key to adding sweetness (and booziness) to these shots. If you use plain vodka, you’ll need to add ¼ cup of granulated sugar to the gelatin and water in step 2.
- Garnish: Whipped cream and heart-shaped sprinkles really nail the Grinch theme!
Grinch jello shots are colored green and flavored with vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps for a sweet and delicious holiday shot! You can top them with whipped cream and a candy red heart to really go with the theme!
In my opinion, vodka is the best alcohol for jello shots because it has a neutral flavor. You can also use white rum, gin, or tequila, though! In this recipe, using vanilla vodka is key, though, because it adds sweetness. If you use plain or unflavored vodka (or another alcohol), be sure to add ¼ cup of granulated sugar to the gelatin and water in step 2.
Eventually! There’s the equivalent to one shot of alcohol in 4 (1-ounce) jello shots, so it’ll take a bit longer to feel the effects than it would with a straight shot.
You can, but they’re designed to be swallowed whole!
Absolutely! Just make sure you’re using edible glitter and not craft glitter!
I don’t recommend it! If you add too much alcohol, the shots will not fully set up.
If the ratio of alcohol to water is off, the Jello might not set properly, leading to runny shots. Be sure to follow the recipe exactly and do not increase the amount of alcohol. I promise these shots are plenty strong!
This Grinch Jello Shot recipe is sure to be a huge hit with party guests at your holiday and family gathering! This recipe is easy to make and the red heart sprinkles are the perfect finishing touch to top off the Christmas jell-o shots.
Make Ahead Instructions
Make Grinch jello shots up to 5 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator without whipped cream. Add garnishes just before serving.
Storage Instructions
Store Grinch jello shots covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing jello shots, as freezing can ruin the texture. However, jello shots are technically safe to freeze for up to 4 months. I recommend leaving the whipped cream garnish off until you’re ready to serve.
Non-Alcoholic Version
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- Make the gelatin according to the instructions on the package (using all water and no alcohol).
- Stir in ¼ cup of granulated sugar before heating the mixture.
- Add a couple drops of peppermint extract in with the food coloring.
- Pour into small plastic cups and allow to set.
- Top with whipped cream and heart sprinkles.
Tips for the Best Grinch Jello Shots
- Don’t boil the gelatin mixture or else the alcohol could burn off.
- Vanilla vodka is key to adding sweetness to these jello shots– if you use plain vodka, you’ll need to add ¼ cup of granulated sugar to the gelatin and water in step 2.
- Let the liquid for the jello shots cool to room temperature before pouring into shot glasses. If it’s too hot, it could melt plastic shot glasses or crack glass ones.
- Wait to add the whipped cream until just before serving. If left out for too long, it will melt off.
Change up the usual holiday drinks and cocktail recipes with this fun idea for Grinch Jello Shots! These jello shot cups are the perfect way to add some fun and festivities to your Christmas party table this year!
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Grinch Jello Shots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups water 284 grams
- 0.5 ounces unflavored powdered gelatin 14 grams (2 (0.25-ounce) envelopes); Knox brand recommended
- ⅛ teaspoon green gel food coloring
- ⅓ cup peppermint schnapps 76 grams
- ⅓ cup vanilla vodka 76 grams
- Whipped cream and sprinkle hearts optional, for garnish
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Place your shot glasses or plastic cups on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Add the water to a medium saucepan and sprinkle over the gelatin. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.1¼ cups water, 0.5 ounces unflavored powdered gelatin
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and gently cook it until the gelatin has dissolved. Make sure not to boil the gelatin!
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the green food coloring. Add the peppermint schnapps and vanilla vodka and mix to combine.⅛ teaspoon green gel food coloring, ⅓ cup vanilla vodka, ⅓ cup peppermint schnapps
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or pitcher with a pour spout and fill your cups almost all the way to the top.
- Cover the cups with their lids or plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge for 4 hours, or until set.
- To serve, enjoy as is or top with whipped cream and a sprinkle heart.Whipped cream and sprinkle hearts
Notes
- Don’t boil the gelatin mixture or else the alcohol could burn off.
- Vanilla vodka is key to adding sweetness to these jello shots– if you use plain vodka, you’ll need to add ¼ cup of granulated sugar to the gelatin and water in step 2.
- Let the liquid for the jello shots cool to room temperature before pouring into shot glasses. If it’s too hot, it could melt plastic shot glasses or crack glass ones.
- Wait to add the whipped cream until just before serving. If left out for too long, it will melt off.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
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