Description
Creepy Monster Jello Shots are a fun and spooky party treat featuring grape-flavored Jell-o infused with vanilla vodka. Rimmed with dark purple decorating sugar and garnished with candy eyes, these jello shots are perfect for Halloween or themed celebrations, combining a boozy kick with playful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large package Grape Jell-o
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Vanilla Vodka
- 1 package Candy Eyes (assorted sizes)
- Dark Purple Decorating Sugars (for rimming the glasses)
Instructions
- Dissolve Jell-o: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and then remove from heat. Stir in the grape Jell-o powder until fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of cold water to the pan and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Add Vodka: Once the Jell-o mixture has cooled, stir in 1 cup of vanilla vodka until well combined.
- Prepare Glass Rims: Pour the dark purple decorating sugars into a shallow dish. Dip the rims of the plastic shot glasses into the Jell-o mixture and then immediately into the sugar to coat completely. Place the glasses on a cookie sheet and let the rims set and harden for about 20 minutes.
- Fill the Glasses: Spoon or ladle the grape Jell-o mixture into the prepared shot glasses, filling each one nearly to the top. Place the cookie sheet with the filled glasses into the refrigerator.
- Insert Candy Eyes: When the Jell-o is partially set but still soft, gently push the candy eyes down into the Jell-o using fingers or a drinking straw to position them as desired.
- Add Top Eyes and Set: Place additional candy eyes on the top of the Jell-o shots. Return the glasses to the refrigerator to set completely, ideally overnight.
- Serve: Once fully set, the creepy monster jello shots are ready to be served and enjoyed at your party.
Notes
- Use plastic shot glasses for easy rim coating and safe serving.
- Make sure Jell-o mixture is cool before adding vodka to maintain alcohol content and texture.
- Partially setting the Jell-o before adding candy eyes prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- Overnight refrigeration ensures the perfect firm texture for serving.
- Adjust vodka quantity if a stronger or lighter alcoholic taste is desired.
