Time to roll out the green, St. Patrick's Day is here - or it's just around the corner if you're the type to plan and you want to get some jello shots ready to go for the holiday. Make 'em green or stir up some Irish whiskey jello shots that won't make you cringe. What matters is that you're lucky to have found these St. Patrick's Day jello shots, and just in time.
Shamrock Jello Shot
It's not St. Patrick's Day without a green drink. Don't choke down a green beer, not this year. This recipe makes approximately 30 servings for you, your friends, and your soon-to-be friends.
Ingredients
- 2 (3-ounce) packages lime gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1½ cups vanilla vodka
- 32 small (2-ounce) molds, such as a plastic or paper ramekins
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and gelatin.
- Stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Stir in cold water and vodka.
- Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour into the ramekins.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 4-6 hours.
Lucky Charm Jello Shot
People will always be after your lucky charms with these St. Patrick's Day jello shots. Irish whiskey is preferable for this recipe, but on St. Patrick's Day, everyone and everything is a little bit Irish. This recipe makes approximately 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package cherry gelatin
- 8 ounces boiling water
- 2 ounces cold water
- 6 ounces Irish whiskey
- 1½ ounces cinnamon whiskey
- 16 small (2-ounce) molds
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and gelatin.
- Stir for approximately two minutes or until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Stir in cold water, Irish whiskey, and cinnamon whiskey.
- Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour into 2-ounce cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 4-6 hours.
Irish Jello Shot
These take a little more time to execute, but they're going to be an instant favorite. This recipe makes approximately 30 servings for those lucky enough to grab one.
Ingredients
- 2 (3-ounce) packages clear gelatin, divided
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ¾ cups whiskey
- ¾ cups Irish cream
- 6-10 drops green food coloring
- 30 small (2-ounce) molds
Instructions
- Use a large, heat-safe mixing bowl.
- In the bowl, stir together 1 cup of boiling water and 1 packet of clear gelatin until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup of cold water, whiskey, and green food coloring. Add more food coloring if needed.
- Pour into 2-ounce molds, filling just less than halfway, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.
- Clean the bowl to reuse.
- In the bowl, stir together 1 cup of boiling water and 1 packet of clear gelatin until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Then stir in 1 cup of cold water and the Irish cream.
- Pour over the first layer in the gelatin molds and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until fully set.
Field of Clovers Jello Shot
Green food coloring makes another appearance, but if that's not how you roll, you're welcome to skip the green or use another color instead. This tropical St. Patrick's Day jello shot makes approximately 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package clear gelatin
- 8 ounces boiling water
- 2 ounces cold water
- 8 ounces coconut rum
- 3-4 drops green food coloring, optional
- 16 small (2-ounce) molds
- Whipped cream and shamrock sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and gelatin.
- Stir for approximately two minutes or until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Stir in cold water, coconut rum, and food coloring, adding more color if needed.
- Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour into 2-ounce cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 4-6 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream and shamrock sprinkles.
Whiskey for Luck Jello Shot
Your whiskey sour gets a gelatinous makeover. No, no egg whites are necessary here, either. You'll need to get your protein from some corned beef and cabbage instead. This whiskey sour recipe makes approximately 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package lemon gelatin
- 6 ounces boiling water
- 2 ounces cold water
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, chilled
- 8 ounces Irish whiskey
- Small (2-ounce) molds
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and gelatin.
- Stir for approximately two-minutes or until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Stir in cold water, lime juice, and whiskey.
- Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour into 2-ounce cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 4-6 hours.
Pot of Gold Jello Shot
This little pot of gold is an instant treasure. With hints of the classic green tea shot, Irish whiskey is a star here. This makes approximately 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package peach gelatin
- 6 ounces boiling water
- 2 ounces cold water
- ¾ ounce margarita mix
- 8 ounces Irish whiskey
- Small (2-ounce) molds or a baking sheet with at least an inch-high lip
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and peach gelatin.
- Stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Stir in cold water, lime juice, margarita mix, and Irish whiskey.
- Mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour into 2-ounce cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 4-6 hours.
Bottoms Up on Jello Shots This St. Patrick's Day
With careful planning, you can have these jello shots ready to go if you're going to be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with careful day drinking. If you're not the planning type, you'll have these ready to go in just about four hours, which leaves plenty of time to get your green on and call your friends over.
