Description
These Eyeball Jello Shots are a spooky and fun party treat perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. Made with strawberry gelatin, vodka, and topped with gummy eyeball candies, they deliver a deliciously boozy and visually striking snack that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Base
- 3 ounce box Strawberry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
Garnish
- 12 gummy eyeball candies
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a large bowl with a pour spout, add the strawberry gelatin powder followed by 1 cup of boiling water. Whisk thoroughly until all the gelatin granules are completely dissolved, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Add Cold Liquids: Whisk in the ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka into the dissolved gelatin mixture until well combined. This ensures the mixture is evenly hydrated and infused with alcohol.
- Fill Jello Shot Cups: Arrange 12 two-ounce jello shot cups on a rimmed tray to avoid spills during transfers. Slowly pour the strawberry jello mixture into each cup up to the fill line, leaving approximately â…› inch from the rim to allow for expansion and neatness.
- Initial Chill: Refrigerate the tray of jello shots for 1 to 1 ½ hours until the gelatin is partially set but still slightly soft.
- Add Eyeball Garnish: Carefully place one gummy eyeball candy on top of each partially set jello shot. This adds a creepy, festive touch perfect for themed parties.
- Final Chill: Return the tray to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 1 ½ hours to overnight to allow the jello shots to fully set and become firm.
- Storage: Once fully set, secure lids onto each jello shot cup if available, then stack and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep them fresh and chilled.
Notes
- Use a rimmed tray when transferring filled cups to prevent spills and mess.
- Adjust vodka quantity depending on desired potency; reduce if a milder flavor is preferred.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved in boiling water to avoid grainy texture.
- Allow sufficient chilling time for the best firm texture in the final product.
- These jello shots are best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
