Love throwing parties? We do, too. From party food to decor to drinks, we love everything there is to party planning. When it comes to cocktails and adult fun, we love to throw in special drinks, too. Some of our favorites right now are jello shots, in fact, you might even say we are obsessed with them. A fun and easy way to serve cocktails to a crowd, we know you will be, too, once you see this lists of 35 awesome jello shot recipes. From easy ideas in disposable plastic party cups, to fancy fruit slice presentations to themed recipes ideas with decorated jello cocktails, you are sure to find a few must make now recipes on this list. The little jello shot waffles are our favorite, followed by the gorgeous champagne strawberries. What are yours?
Jello Shot Recipes
1. Pink Lemonade Jello Shots
Do you love best jello shot recipes? This pink lemonade jello shots recipe is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lemonade jello shots. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Notey has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
3. Cherry Dr. Pepper Jello Squares
This cherry dr. pepper jello squares recipe is simple, quick, and exactly the homemade treats I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Insidebrucrewlife to see every step.
4. Peach Fizz Jello Shots
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This peach fizz jello shots recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Breadboozebacon for the complete recipe.
5. Candy-Sweet Jello Shots
Candy-Sweet Jello Shots – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Bakingmischief’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Arnold Palmer Vodka Jello Shots
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the vodka jello shots. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Breadboozebacon has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. French 75 Jello Shots
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this french 75 jello shots recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Bakersroyale at the link.
9. Waffle Jello Shots
Jelly Shot Test Kitchen nailed it with this waffle jello shots recipe – dinner ideas, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the waffle jello shots. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Jelly Shot Test Kitchen for the complete recipe.
10. Champagne Strawberry Jello Shots
My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas like this, and this champagne strawberry jello shots recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Abeautifuldayblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
13. Piña Colada Jello Shots
This piña colada jello shots recipe is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Breadboozebacon to see every step.
Why make it complicated? This root beer float jello recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the beer float jello. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Pintsizedbaker for the complete recipe.
15. Pumpkin Spice Latte Jello Shots
Pumpkin Spice Latte Jello Shots? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Cookingwithjanica’s full tutorial for all the details.
17. Cherry Cola Jello Shots
From a quiet night in to a full house, this cherry cola jello shots recipe works if you love an easy recipe. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the cola jello shots. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Ericasweettooth at the link.
18. Apple Pie Jello Shots
Try this apple pie jello shots recipe next time you’re after easy recipes. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Annsentitledlife to see every step.
19. Margarita Jello Shot
Supercall really knows recipe ideas, and this margarita jello shot recipe shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Supercall for the complete recipe.
21. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Jell-O Shots
Looking for a clear how-to that actually works? This pineapple upside-down cake jell-o shots recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Tiphero has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Watermelon Mojito Jell-O Shots
I will admit it, I am obsessed with an easy tutorial, and this watermelon mojito jell-o shots recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the jell o shots. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Keyingredient at the link.
23. Fishbowl Jello Shots
This fishbowl jello shots recipe is fuss free and delivers on homemade treats. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Cookbookcommunity to see every step.
24. Amaretto Sour Jello Shots
No need to overthink a copycat recipe – this amaretto sour jello shots recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Lipglossandcrayons for the complete recipe.
25. Strawberry and Cream Jello Shots
Strawberry and Cream Jello Shots, and it is a good one. Just step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the cream jello shots. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Howboutsomecake’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Fire Ball Jello Shot
I do not think I will ever get tired of a clear how-to like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Supercall has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this strawberry margarita jello shots recipe covers an easy tutorial either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Awesomefoodrecipes at the link.
28. Grasshopper Jello Shots
Put this grasshopper jello shots recipe on your list next time you want homemade treats. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Annsentitledlife to see every step.
29. Super Easy Champagne Jello Shots
Credit where it is due – Shared really delivers on a copycat recipe, this super easy champagne jello shots recipe included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Shared for the complete recipe.
30. Caramel Macchiato Jello Shots
We go through an easy tutorial like this quickly at my house, and this caramel macchiato jello shots recipe is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the macchiato jello shots. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Tablespoon’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. 4th of July Jello Shooters
Craving homemade treats without much effort? This 4th of july jello shooters recipe has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Bakersroyale has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Strawberry Daiquiri Jello Shots
Count me as a fan of a copycat recipe – this strawberry daiquiri jello shots recipe is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Tablespoon at the link.
33. Watermelon Lime Jello Shots
This watermelon lime jello shots recipe is about as easy as an easy tutorial gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lime jello shots. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Ericasweettooth to see every step.
34. Bacon Bourbon Apple Jello Shots
Skip the fuss – this bacon bourbon apple jello shots recipe is homemade treats done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Breadboozebacon for the complete recipe.
35. Orange Dreamsicle Jello Shots
Orange Dreamsicle Jello Shots for the win. This is a copycat recipe at its easiest. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Cookbookcommunity’s full tutorial for all the details.
