Black Jello Shots
A fun and festive treat for Halloween gatherings that are easy to make and customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 12 shots
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) box of black cherry Jello (or another dark flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon black gel food coloring
- ½ cup vodka (plain or flavored to match your Jello)
- 1 ½ cups water (divided: 1 cup boiling and ½ cup cold)
- Decorations for the top as desired (like chocolate skulls or Halloween sprinkles)
Instructions
- Boil water by bringing 1 cup to a boil.
- Dissolve Jello powder and black gel food coloring into the boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Mix in vodka and ½ cup of cold water, stirring well.
- Pour the mixture into Jello shot cups, using a baking sheet to catch drips.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Decorate with toppings as desired and serve for your Halloween gathering.
Notes
Ensure the Jello is fully dissolved and chilled properly to avoid a messy serving. Customize flavors and decorations according to your party theme.