Sangria Jello Shots are the perfect way to transform a classic wine punch into fun party food. Bursting with sweet fruity flavors with a splash of red wine, these slurpable cocktails are quick and easy to make ahead, especially for entertaining a crowd.

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Easy Homemade Sangria Jello Shots

These Berry Sangria Jello Shots are so quick and easy to make because this recipe simply combines a box of fruit-flavored jello with water, wine, and brandy in 5 minutes.

Simply dissolve the powder in boiling water, add the alcohol, fill each shot glass, and chill until firm.

Sangria is a summertime staple, with its rich, complex flavors of fruit, wine, and liquor; it makes a delightfully delicious boozy beverage that I love to turn into bites!

Fitting for warm weather festivities and perfect for pool parties, backyard barbecues, and summer get-togethers, when it comes to easy entertaining, Berry Sangria Jello Shots are the best way to pre-batch your mini-sized cocktails and makes serving so much more convenient.

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

Why We Love This Sangria Jello Shots Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make in 5 minutes.
  • Only uses 3 ingredients plus water.
  • No shakers or blenders needed to make these delicious boozy bites.
  • Make-ahead recipe is the ideal time-saver for party prep.
  • Tasty twist on the traditional Sangria.
  • Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed any sized crowd.
  • Perfect for backyard BBQs, pool parties, holiday celebrations, and summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • Raspberry Jello
  • Water
  • Red wine
  • Blackberry brandy
  • Fresh blackberries (optional)
  • Fresh raspberries (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries (optional)
  • Fresh blueberries (optional)
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Substitutions and Additions

  • Replace The Raspberry: If you can’t find the raspberry jello, any red colored jello will work. You can use strawberry, cherry, cranberry, or any other you prefer.
  • Which Wine: Most red wines will work in these jello shots. I think a medium or full-bodied wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Rioja, or Pinot, will taste delicious.
  • Fresh Fruit Swap: If you prefer, you can garnish your shots with citrus fruit slices instead of berries, such as limes, lemons, and oranges.
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring tools
  • 2-Ounce shot glasses
  • Injector or pourable measuring cup
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How to Make Sangria Jello Shots

Sangria Jello Shots are a simple way to turn a traditional wine-based beverage into fun party food. It takes only 5 minutes to prepare these berry-flavored bites; it’s the perfect recipe to prepare in advance and makes entertaining so easy.

  1. Make Your Mixture: Dissolve the jello with boiling water. Stir in the wine and brandy.
  2. Fill: Fill each shot glass about ¾ of the way full.
  3. Chill: Chill for about 3 hours or until set up. 
  4. Serve: Garnish with fruit and whipped cream (optional) and serve. Enjoy!
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Tips From Our Recipe Developer

  • 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.
  • Do not add the garnishes to your shots until you’re ready to serve them. They can be garnished for a couple of hours before serving, but do not leave them overnight or the garnishes will become gross, effectively ruining the entire shot. 
  • If you can’t find raspberry jello, you can always swap it out for another red jello, just so the color gets close enough.

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!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add more alcohol to my jello shots?

Be careful adding more alcohol than what the recipe calls for. This can cause the jello shots to remain liquid. If you like your jello shots a little softer, feel free to add a bit more brandy. 

Can I make my jello shots without alcohol?

Yes, it is easy to make it a jello shot mocktail! In place of the wine, use cranberry juice, cherry juice, pomegranate juice, or any dark cherry/berry juice. For the brandy, replace it with orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, or even lemon-lime soda.

How should I garnish my jello shots?

If you want to garnish your jello shots, slice the strawberries into chunks. Top each shot with whipped cream, and one of each fruit (blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry). You can also skip the whipped cream and simply top the shot with just the fruit.

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Sangria Jello Shots

Serves — 14
Sangria Jello Shots are quick and easy to make in only 5 minutes using 3 ingredients plus water. Fruity, sweet, with the classic combination of wine and brandy, these shots are delcious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces (1 Box) Raspberry Jello
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • cup Red Wine
  • cup Blackberry Brandy
  • Fresh Blackberries (optional)
  • Fresh Raspberries (optional)
  • Fresh Strawberries (optional)
  • Fresh Blueberries (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the boiling water and jello to a medium mixing bowl and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the wine and brandy. Stir again.
  • Using an injector or pourable cup, fill each shot glass about ¾ of the way full.
  • Chill for about 3 hours or until set up.
  • If you want to garnish your jello shots, slice the strawberries into chunks. Top each shot with whipped cream, and one of each fruit. You can also skip the whipped cream and simply top the shot with just the fruit. Enjoy!

Jenn’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:
  • 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.
  • Do not add the garnishes to your shots until you’re ready to serve them. They can be garnished for a couple of hours before serving, but do not leave them overnight or the garnishes will become gross, effectively ruining the entire shot.
  • If you can’t find raspberry jello, you can always swap it out for another red jello, just so the color gets close enough.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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