Why I love these Moscow Mule Jello shots
If a Moscow Mule is your go-to cocktail, you’re going to love these Moscow Mule Jello Shots.
They’re made with lime Jello, vodka, and ginger beer, so they taste just like the original cocktail.
Which makes them perfect for everything from game days to summer cookouts to holiday parties.
I like to garnish each one with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint just before serving to give them that traditional Moscow Mule look.
And since you can make them ahead of time, they’re one less thing you have to worry about once your guests arrive.
More delicious Jello shots
Ingredients
Here is your shopping list (for 12 Jello shots):
- Jello – 1 small (3-ounce) box Box Lime Jello
- Soda – 1 cup Ginger Beer
- alcohol – ½ cup Vodka
- fresh produce – (optional for garnish) – Fresh mint sprigs, 1 lime
Substitutions & Additions
- For stronger Jello shots, use ¾ cup ginger beer and ¾ cup vodka.
How to make Moscow mule Jello shots
1 | Prep work
Spread 12 to 15 Jello shot cups out on a baking sheet or tray. While this isn’t absolutely necessary, it does make it much easier to move them to the fridge without spilling.
Then boil enough water in a kettle or pot to get ½ cup. (You’ll need to start with more than that because some of it will evaporate will it is heating).
2 | Make the Jello mixture
Start by pouring the lime jello mix into a medium-sized bowl and adding the boiling water.
Then stir for one to two minutes until the powder is fully dissolved and the liquid looks clear.
Use a clear glass bowl so you can easily see if there are any sugary clumps left at the bottom before you add the cold liquids.
Next, slowly pour in 1 cup ginger beer. If you find it is fizzing too much, try pouring it down the side of the bowl instead of into the middle.
Finally, add ½ cup of vodka.
Stir just to combine the flavors. You don’t want to mix too much at this point or the ginger beer will lose its fizz.
3 | Chill
Fill each small shot cup until it is about two-thirds of the way to the top.
Then put on the lids
Place the cups in your refrigerator and let them chill for 2 to 4 hours, or until they feel firm when you wiggle them.
To prevent condensation from forming under the lids, wait until the liquid has cooled completely before putting them on the Jello shot cups.4 | Garnish
When you are ready to serve, add a small sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wedge to the top of each cup for a fancy finishing touch.
Wait to add the mint and lime until just before you serve them so everything stays looking fresh and vibrant.
To make Jello shots easier to eat, I like to serve them with a mini tasting spoon*. That way there’s no slurping required!
How to make ahead
Jello shots can be made up to 3 days in advance. (Technically, you could make them even further ahead of time, but they start to lose their flavor and consistency after a while).
Just keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Then add the garnish before you start handing them out.
Moscow Mule Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 3-ounce (small) box Lime Jello
- ½ cup Boiling Water
- 1 cup Ginger Beer
- ½ cup Vodka
- Fresh Mint Sprigs optional for garnish
- Lime Wedges optional for garnish
Equipment
- baking sheet or tray (optional) for transporting the Jello shot cups to the refrigerator
- kettle or pot to boil the water
- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
Instructions
- Combine the lime jello mix and boiling water in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until the jello has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.1 3-ounce (small) box Lime Jello, ½ cup Boiling Water
- Add the ginger beer and vodka. Stir to combine.1 cup Ginger Beer, ½ cup Vodka
- Fill the shot cups about ⅔ of the way full and put on the lids.
- Place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- To make transporting the Jello shots to the refrigerator easier, spread the empty Jello shot cups on a tray or baking sheet before filling them with the Jello mixture.
- For stronger Jello shots, use ¾ cup Ginger Beer and ¾ cup Vodka.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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