Easy Watermelon Jelly Shots

These watermelon jelly shots are out-of-this-world delicious! Made with watermelon 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

Cooling Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings jello shots

Calories 54kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

12 to 16 2-ounce jello shot cups with lids
cookie sheet (optional)
kettle or pot to boil the water
measuring cup
mixing bowl, preferably with a spout to make pouring easier
mixing spoon
12 to 16 mini tasting spoons (optional) - to make eating the Jello shots easier

Ingredients

1 3-oz (small) package of 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.
1 3-oz (small) package of watermelon gelatin
Add boiling water and mix until all of the gelatin crystals have dissolved, about 30 seconds.
1 cup boiling water
Mix in Vodka, watermelon pucker and lime juice.
⅔ cup Vodka, ¼ cup Watermelon pucker or liqueur, 1 Tablespoon fresh 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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