Pool Party Jello Shots are a fun way to unwind by the water this summer simply by swapping out your cooler filled with cans and serving these adorable, alcohol-infused sweet treats. This vodka jello shot recipe is so quick and easy to make using only fruit-flavored jello, vodka, water, and the cutest combination of candy.

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Perfect Pool Ready Vodka Jello Shots

This Pool Party Jello Shots recipe is so straightforward and simple, made in only 15 minutes using a box of blue jello combined with water and vodka and then decorated with candy.

While Iโ€™ve certainly slurped my share of jello shots and turned plenty of punch and cocktails into jiggly finger food, Iโ€™ve never prepared them with a fun pool party theme, complete with gummi bears floating inside an inner tube.

Vodka Jello shots are my favorite cool and refreshing poolside treat because theyโ€™re so easy to prepare in advance, so you can spend time swimming outside instead of cooking in a hot kitchen. Stock up on supplies because youโ€™ll need to make more than one batch โ€“ some with alcohol for the adults and some for the kids as a snack.

Everything you need to know on how to make the best jello shots.

Why We Love This Pool Party Jello Shots Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make in 15 minutes.
  • Only uses 2 ingredients plus water and candy decoration.
  • Cool and refreshing sweet treats for warm weather.
  • Add alcohol for adults or leave it out for the kids.
  • Easily the best Jello Shots recipe.
  • Make-ahead recipe is the ideal time-saver for party prep.
  • Fun to serve for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day or gatherings, or any summer festivity.

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Pool Party Jello Shots with gummy bears

Ingredients

  • Blue raspberry flavored gelatin mix
  • Water
  • Cold Vodka
  • Peach ring gummies
  • Gummy bears

Substitutions and Additions

  • Garnish With Gummy Candy: Feel free to use green apple or watermelon gummi rings or even gummi lifesavers instead of the peach ring gummies.
  • Cute Candy: Although fish do not belong in a pool, you can add Swedish fish or gummy sharks to the bottom of your shots and make it a beach-themed cocktail.
  • Add Some Shade: Shade your gummy bear with a cocktail umbrella to protect him/her from the sun!
  • Change up the Booze: This is a versatile recipe. Feel free to change it up to make tequila jello shots or rum jello shots too!
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How to Make Pool Party Jello Shots

Pool Party Vodka Jello Shots are a fun way to get any party started! This recipe is so easy to prepare in mere minutes and makes the cutest cocktail in a cup โ€” perfect for summer and warm weather get-togethers.

  1. Make The Mixture: Whisk 1 cup of boiling water into the jello to dissolve the powder. Add cold vodka and cold water and whisk again (1 cup total).
    PRO-TIP: You can use up to โ…” cup of vodka and a total of 1 cup of cold liquid. So if you use โ…” cup of vodka, use โ…“ cup of cold water. Adjust accordingly depending on how strong you want your jello shots.
  2. Chill: Pour the liquid into the cups and chill for 3 hours or until they are set.
  3. Garnish: Place a gummi ring on each jello shot, cut a gummi bear in half, and insert it into the ring.
  4. Serve: Keep these refrigerated until ready to serve and keep cool while serving. Enjoy!
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Tips From Our Recipe Developer

  • If you prefer the 2-ounce cups for jello shots, they will work well tooโ€“ you just will get less shots out of each batch.
  • I like to line up my shot glasses on a flat, firm, moveable surface like a tray or cookie sheet. This makes it easier to move them back and forth from the fridge.
  • This recipe is really easy to double or triple (and I recommend it!).
  • Looking for a strong jello shots recipe โ€“ add a bit more alcohol to the mix.
  • Use cold vodka or water. This will help bring the temperature down.
  • Make sure you have room in your fridge for the tray of jello shots.

How to Make the Best Jello Shots Recipe

The key to the perfect jello shots is the ratio of alcohol. You can use anywhere from ยฝ cup vodka to โ…” cup of vodka. The key is making sure it is cold when you mix it in with the boiling water and jello mixture.

You will want a total of 1 cup of cold liquid to be mixed in. Do not use more than โ…” cup of alcohol or the Jell-O will not set properly.

Storage Tips

  • To Store: You can store your jello shots covered in the fridge for up to a week.
  • To Freeze: Do not freeze these jello shots!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Pool Party Jello Shots

Author โ€” Jennifer Fishkind
Serves โ€”
Pool Party Jello Shots are so quick and easy to prepare using only 3 ingredients plus cute candy decoration. Make them with or without alcohol for a sweet snack or spiked shot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 ounces blue raspberry flavored gelatin mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ยฝ cup cold vodka
  • ยฝ cup cold water
  • 20 Peach ring gummies
  • 20 Gummy bears

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    Instructions
     

    • On a tray set out your cups, set aside for later. This is also a good time to make sure you have room in your fridge for the tray of jello shots.
    • In a large measuring cup with a spout or a mixing bowl with a spout add 1 cup of boiling water and your jello.
    • Whisk until the jello is all dissolved.
    • Add in your ยฝ cup of vodka and ยฝ cup of water. Whisk again.
    • Carefully pour the mixture into the cups almost all the way up.
    • Place them in the fridge for at least 3 hours or until they are set. (overnight is recommended)
    • Place a gummy ring on each one and then cut a gummy bear in half and stick one in each ring.
    • Keep these refrigerated until ready to serve and keep cool while serving.
    • These will stay good in the fridge for a week!

    Jennโ€™s Notes

    Storage:
    • To Store: You can store your jello shots covered in the fridge for up to a week.
    • To Freeze: Do not freeze these jello shots!
    Tips:
    • You can use up to โ…” cup of vodka for a total of 1 cup of cold liquid. So if you use โ…” cup of vodka, use โ…“ cup of cold water. Adjust accordingly depending on how strong you want your jello shots.
    • If you prefer the 2-ounce cups for jello shots, they will work well tooโ€“ you just will get fewer shots out of each batch.
    • I like to line up my shot glasses on a flat, firm, moveable surface like a tray or cookie sheet. This makes it easier to move them back and forth from the fridge.
    • This recipe is really easy to double or triple (and I recommend it!).
      Make sure you have room in your fridge for the tray of jello shots.

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Have not tried any of your recipes, but just ask my daughter or my hubby at any given time and they will attest to how much I like to cook and (even more so) how much I like to collect recipes !!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค—

      Now that my 2 kids are both grown and out of our house, I have to really push myself to get cooking again!๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ž It so hard when they donโ€™t live at home anymore, but Iโ€™m still close to both of my kids!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Š Luv โ€™em to death!!!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜‡

      1. afterwards.. it tells it in the recipe ๐Ÿ˜ I imagine it would sink into the liquid if you put it in before it sets.