Easy Watermelon Jelly Shots

These watermelon jelly shots are out-of-this-world delicious! Made with watermelon Jolly Rancher gelatin, watermelon pucker, lime juice, and vodka. Perfect for the 4th of July or any other fun celebration!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooling Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings jello shots

Calories 54kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

126 plastic shot cups with lids
cookie sheet (optional)
kettle or pot
measuring cup
mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 2.79-oz (small) package of Jolly Rancher watermelon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
⅔ cup Vodka
¼ cup Watermelon pucker or liqueur
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

Spread out 16 to 20 jello shot cups on a cookie sheet. Set aside.
Pour the contents of the gelatin package into a mixing bowl.
Add 1 cup of boiling water and mix until all of the gelatin crystals have dissolved, about 30 seconds.
Mix in ⅔ cup Vodka, ¼ cup watermelon pucker and 1 Tablespoon lime juice.
Pour the mixture into the jello shot cups, filling them about ¾ full.
Put the lids on the jello shot cups and refrigerate until gelled, 2 to 4 hours.

Notes

A cookie sheet isn't absolutely necessary, but it catches any spills when you're pouring. And it makes moving the jello shots to the refrigerator easier.
If you don't have watermelon pucker, you can omit it and substitute cold water, or extra vodka if you really want a kick.
Make sure the gelatin is completely cooled before putting the lids on the shot cups. This will prevent condensation from forming. It doesn't hurt the shots, but it doesn't look as good.
Serve with mini-tasting spoons to make the jelly shots easier to eat.
Gelatin shots can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator before serving.

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