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Green Jello Shots & Jigglers

Published: March 7, 2022 | Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Lisa 3 Comments
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Last Updated April 21st, 2022 at 04:55 pm by Lisa

An ad for green jello shots and jigglers for St. Patrick's day.

Let the shenanigans begin at your St. Patrick's day party, and slurp some green jello shots and Jell-O jigglers! ☘️☘️☘️

Emerald green jelly shots are a fun way to celebrate as the bagpipes play. These are so easy to make ahead for parties and will take you back to your college days. Top each one with a lucky clover, to bring good fortune, and a wee bit of mischief...

How To Make Easy Green Jello Shots

prep time 20 minutes

total time chilling minimum 5 hours, makes 16

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 6 oz green lime Jell-O
  • 1 cup of vodka (vanilla vodka, lemon vodka etc)
  • 1 cup cold water
  • garnish: whip cream and green sprinkles
  • jello shot cups - grocery store or online
  1. Boil 2 cups of water.
  2. Into a bowl, add 6 oz green jello powder, use a glass measuring cup pour the hot water and whisk.
  3. Add ½ cup vodka, and ½ cup cold water. Whisk well.
  4. Set up 3 oz cups on a tray, and pour mixture into each cup. Cover with lids, and chill overnight in fridge. Don't freeze.
  5. When the Jell-o shots set, garnish with whipped cream (or cool whip) and green St. Patrick's Day sprinkles...

Different Holiday Jello Shot Flavors

There are endless different ways to create your own unique flavors. The hard part is to not add too much alcohol or they won't set! Classic jello shots can be updated to create your own flavors for different holidays.

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  1. Halloween Party: Mix up a flavor of jello like red, orange, or purple in a Halloween baking mold or in jello shot syringes. These will be the perfect recipe to spook your friends at your Halloween party.
  2. Christmas Party: Layer a festive red layer and a second color of green for Christmas jello shots, and top with whip cream. Or mix up Grinch jello shots with a light color neon green with small red heart candies.
  3. Tropical Island: Go to a warm tropical island and mix up blue Hawaiian jello shots with pineapple jello malibu rum, topped with red cherries and pineapple pieces.
  4. New Year's Eve: Champagne jello shots are a fun recipe with real bubbly champagne and unflavored gelatin, decorate with gold sugar rims and star sprinkles.
  5. Appletinis: Make green apple flavor ones with delicious flavor from a box of Jolly Rancher Green Apple Gelatin, apple schnapps or pucker.
  6. Lime Margaritas: Mix up a margarita flavor with lime juice, tequila, and top with a lime wedge.
  7. Caramel Apple Pie: Use different color Jolly Ranchers green apple gelatin, sour apple pucker, apple-flavored vodka, salted caramel vodka and caramel topping.
  8. St Patrick's Day: Try to add Irish alcohol like a good whiskey or Baileys Irish cream for a perfect way to celebrate St. Paddys day.
  9. Add your favorite flavor fruit juices in place of the cold water like pineapple juice, white grape juice, or mango juice.

What is the ratio of Jello, Gelatin, and Alcohol?

Gelatin is typically sold in either a 6-ounce box or a 3-ounce box. The ratio of water to gelatin mixes will be on the package jello gelatin, read the side of the box to be sure.

But when you add alcohol, this will change the ratio, so how do you know if you are adding too much alcohol? When you add more than ½ cup alcohol, you run the chance the shots won't set up.

The strongest you can make jello shots (that will set) is a 3 to 1 ratio of 80-proof alcohol like vodka to water, and it takes overnight to set up.

  • one cup hot water or juice
  • one 6 oz packet of jello gelatin
  • ½ cup of cold water
  • ½ cup of alcohol (4 oz of alcohol 80 proof)
How many jello shots per person at a party?


When throwing a party, you'll probably want to prepare 4-6 Jello Shots for each guest.

a 6-ounce box makes 16-18 2-ounce shots
a 3-ounce box makes 8-10 2-ounce shots

Can you leave jello shots at room temperature?


You can, but they slowly soften and become melted in the cups.
they can last for seven to 10 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Can I make jello shots ahead?


Jello shots are their best for 3 – 5 days after making them.

You can make them in advance to save time, but it's best if you can make them just about 3 days in advance.

What kind of cups and glasses are best?

Try a small 3 oz plastic container with a lid. This way you can easily stack and take them to a party. I found these little plastic cups in the grocery store aisle right by the standard packages of jello powder.

I found some cute glitter shamrock stickers to put on top for a cheeky bit of fun. ☘️

PRO TIP: You can try to use plastic shot glasses, but the issue is the shot might not release. So lightly coat the inside of the glasses with a bit of nonstick coconut oil to get them to release.

How To Make Vodka Jello Jigglers

Green Shamrock Jiggler Recipe (makes 24)

These are just a regular jello recipe with extra gelatin and vodka added. The idea here is you can pick them up and eat them!!

  • 2 6 oz green Jello boxes
  • 2 ½ cups hot water
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 packets dry gelatin mix (unflavored gelatin)
  1. Spray a spray a 13-inch by 9-inch pan (glass or ceramic) with non stick cooking spray, get the sides of the pan. Use a paper towel to wipe up any excess.
  2. Boil water in a small saucepan on high heat.
  3. In a large heatproof bowl or container with a pour spout, add 2 ½ cups hot water, two 6 oz boxes of lime jello and whisk.
  4. Add 1 cup vodka, and sprinkle gelatin (2 packets of gelatin), whisk well.
  5. Use a strainer and pour mixture into the pan to remove any small pieces of gelatin.
  6. Cover with jello mixture with a piece of plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge overnight. Don't freeze!
  7. Use shamrock shaped cookie cutters in 2-3 sizes, serve on a platter.

Top Jello Jiggler Tips

It is easy to make the perfect jello jigglers recipe for your party.

  • For a cleaner cut, rinse the cookie cutter in hot water and dry it, then keep cutting.
  • If the cut shapes stick, use a butter knife to release the from the cookie cutter onto a platter.
  • You can make sugar free jello jigglers, just look for that on the package of jell-o gelatin and make them low carb.
  • Place mold on a cookie sheet once filled to keep it stable to move in and out of the refrigerator before opening.

Creative Jiggler Shapes

These jiggly snacks are not the ones we had as kids, since they have vodka!

  • Use a jello mold or jigglers mold to create fun shapes.
  • Make some spooky jello jigglers shaped like skulls or bones with 3D silicone molds for a fun treat on Halloween.
  • For a valentine's day party, use cookie cutters in different heart shapes and try rum or Fireball whiskey in your finger jello recipe.
  • For July 4th, make patriotic jello jigglers with red, white, and blue layers or cut cubes in a small bowl topped with whip cream.
  • In summer time, make some decorative shapes like palm trees, sun glasses, pineapples, or flip flops. So much fun!
  • There are so many different shapes for Easter. Make classic individual egg halves or try some springtime favorite shapes like ducks, bunnies or carrots. These will be a great thing to have for the adults!

PRO TIP: You don't need fancy pans or cookie cutters to make this easy treat for adults. But you can make them in any shallow pan, spray it with nonstick spray and make some jiggly adult treats by slicing with a sharp knife into cubes.

Use a sharp knife to slice through, and cut into squares, small cubes, or cute shapes for a holiday or party theme.

  • small bread pan
  • metal square pan for baking
  • shallow glass or ceramic pan
A white dish with green jello jigglers cut out in shamrock shapes.

More St Patricks Day Recipes

Plan a green party menu for St Paddys including drinks, finger foods, and the classics.

This will be the best corned brisket you ever make. Pair it with classic sides like roasted cabbage, glazed carrots, rosemary baby gold potatoes, and horseradish cream sauce.

Baked Corned Beef Brisket Recipe
Baked Corned Beef Brisket has a delicious spice crust and juicy fork-tender slices. You will crave this easy recipe every St. Patrick's Day!
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For a fun dessert make some Green Oreo Cookies, and relax with an Irish Coffee.

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  • Irish Coffee
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Green Jello Shots and Jigglers

Slurp emerald green Jello Shots or Jell-O jigglers and have some shenanigans with a wee bit of mischief at your St. Patrick's day party!
Prep Time 20 minutes
chill to set 8 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 70kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Jello Shot Plastic Cups
3 Shamrock Cookie Cutters
Green Shamrock Sprinkles

Ingredients

Green Jello Shots (makes 16)

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 6 oz green Jello
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 cup cold water
  • garnish: whip cream and green sprinkles

Green Shamrock Jigglers (makes 24)

  • 2 6 oz green Jello boxes
  • 2 ½ cups hot water
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin

Instructions

Jello Shots

  • Boil water, add two cups into a heatproof medium bowl.
  • Add 6 oz green jello packet to the hot water and whisk.
  • Add 1 cup vodka, and 1 cup cold water. Whisk well.
  • Set up 3 oz cups on a tray, and pour mixture into each cup. Cover with lids, and chill overnight in fridge. Don't freeze.
  • When set, garnish with whip cream and sprinkles right before serving.
  • If kept at room temperature, they slowly soften and become melted in the cups. Jello Shots can last for seven to 10 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Jigglers

  • Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a large heatproof bowl with a spout, add 2 ½ cups hot water, two 6 oz boxes of lime jello and whisk.
  • Add 1 cup vodka and 2 gelatin packets, whisk well.
  • Use a strainer and pour the gelatin mixture into the pan to remove any small pieces of gelatin.
  • Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and chill overight in the fridge. Don't freeze!
  • Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Or slice into small cubes or squares with a sharp knife.
  • Keep covered and chilled in the fridge until ready to enjoy. Jigglers hold well at room temperature for a few hours.

Notes

 

What kind of jello shot cups and glasses are best?

Try a small 3 oz plastic container with a lid. This way you can easily stack and take them to a party. I found these little plastic cups in the grocery store aisle right by the standard packages of jello powder.
I found some cute glitter shamrock stickers to put on top for a cheeky bit of fun. ☘️
PRO TIP: You can try to use plastic shot glasses, but the issue is the shot might not release. So lightly coat the inside of the glasses with a bit of nonstick coconut oil to get them to release.

What is the ratio of Jello, Gelatin, and Alcohol?

Gelatin is typically sold in either a 6-ounce box or a 3-ounce box. The ratio of water to gelatin mixes will be on the package jello gelatin, read the side of the box to be sure.
But when you add alcohol, this will change the ratio, so how do you know if you are adding too much alcohol? When you add more than ½ cup alcohol, you run the chance the shots won't set up.
The strongest you can make jello shots (that will set) is a 3 to 1 ratio of 80-proof alcohol like vodka to water, and it takes overnight to set up.
  • one cup hot water or juice
  • one 6 oz packet of jello gelatin
  • ½ cup of cold water
  • ½ cup of alcohol (4 oz of alcohol 80 proof)

 

How Many Per Person?

When throwing a party, you'll probably want to prepare 4-6 for each guest.
6-ounce box makes 16-18  2-ounce shots
3-ounce box makes 8-10  2-ounce shots

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Seanna Borrows says

    March 07, 2022 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    These Jell-O shots are super cute for St Patty’s Day. How festive and darling. And delish.

    Reply
  2. Jessica Robinson says

    March 07, 2022 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness these are SO fun to make and definitely fun to enjoy! Love these for a pool party or picnic. Super easy to make and great flavor! Such wonderful detailed photos of how to make them. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Annie Taylor says

    March 07, 2022 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Adorable! We are making them this weekend again. So much fun and easy.

    Reply

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