Name: Pool Party Jello Shots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cold water; 1 cup vodka; 3 oz blue jell-o gelatin, dissolved in 1 cup of boiling water; gummy bears and peach rings

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Pool Party Jello Shots – Make these incredibly fun and delicious Pool Party Jello Shots for your next summer get-together! Made with blue jello, gummy bear, peach rings and vodka, they make the perfect boozy summer treat for adults. Easy to customize for a kid-friendly version too!

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Hosting a pool party? Then you absolutely need to make these fun Pool Party Jello Shots! Made with coconut rum and fruit-flavored jello, and decorated with gummy bears and peach rings, they make the absolute best summertime jello shots recipe. Your party guests will obsess over these cute and delicious jello shots.

This post is about how to make Pool Party Jello Shots for summer.

BEACH THEMED JELLO SHOTS

If we’re thinking about summertime jello shots and how they could look like, what comes into my mind are sunny colors, such as, blue, yellow, orange. These pool party jello shots mimic all the fun summer colors – blue fruit flavored jello is combined with a cute orange peach ring and a colorful gummy bear in the middle representing a bear with a swimming ring in the pool. It’s just so adorable how you can make these jello shots. Not only they look so insanely festive and perfect for the summer, but they also make a great treat for kids beach party. Just ditch the alcohol and you’re good to go. These blue jello shots are absolutely going to be a huge hit at your next summer pool party.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Absolutely fun and perfect for summer. These shots have a tropical flavor combination, perfect for the warm weather!
Easy to make kid-friendly. Ditch the alcohol or add soda.
Ideal for pool parties. Simply because! They are the cutest summertime jello shots for a fun pool party.
Simple to make for a large crowd. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make them so it is very convenient for large parties.
They are simply adorable! This is one of the best jello shots recipes as you can decorate them to really represent a fun pool party.

KID-FRIENDLY JELLO SHOTS

As I mentioned, it is easy to customize them so your kids can enjoy them too. Just switch out alcohol – use grape juice, blue lemonade, lemon-lime soda for the ultimate kid-friendly recipe. You can also skip the additional liquid and simply use blue jello as it is. Get creative and decorate them with your kids. Allow them to add peach rings and gummy bears for the ultimate fun in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

These jello shots are so simple to make. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and gummies. Here’s how it goes –

Blue Jell-O – The original berry blue Jell-O brand or you can also use Starburst Blue Raspberry flavor.

Vodka – any brand will work fine.

Hot Water & Cold Water – To make the jello shots mixture.

Peach Gummies – To represent the pool float for the gummy bear. Peachy rings are the perfect size to hold a gummy bear like a miniature pool float.

Gummy Bears – Because what can be cuter than this?

HOW TO MAKE POOL PARTY JELLO SHOTS

Mix. In a large bowl, mix together the pre-dissolved Jell-O gelatin mix with 1 cup of cold water and 1 cup of vodka. Stir well.

Pour. Pour the mixture into shot glasses or small plastic cups.

Chill. Then the Jell-O shots in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour until they have set.

Decorate. Once set, take the Jell-O shots out of the refrigerator and decorate them with gummy bears on top. You can stick the peach ring and gummy bears into the Jell-O or place them on top.

Serve. Serve the Jell-O shots chilled and enjoy!

PRO TIPS

If you want to make the Jell-O shots more colorful, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture before pouring it into the shot glasses.

Don’t use too much alcohol: adding too much alcohol can prevent the Jell-O from setting properly. Stick to the recommended amount of alcohol in the recipe.

Keep the Jell-O shots refrigerated until you’re ready to serve them. If you’re bringing them to a party or event, make sure to transport them in a cooler to keep them chilled.

You can make Jell-O shots without alcohol. Simply omit the vodka in the recipe and replace it with an equal amount of cold water. The Jell-O will still set properly and you can decorate the shots with gummy bears or other toppings as desired.

RECIPE FAQ’S

CAN I FREEZE JELLO SHOTS?

It is not recommended to freeze jello shots. The consistency and flavor will change, so it is better to keep them covered in the fridge until ready to serve at your party.

CAN I MAKE JELLO SHOTS IN ADVANCE?

You can make jello shots up to 2-3 days ahead of time as long as they are covered and in the fridge. Add gummy candies and decorations just before you’re ready to serve them.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS FOR POOL PARTY JELLO SHOTS

Add more decorations. If you want them to look even more festive and fun, you can add a cocktail umbrella or graham cracker crumbs next to the peach gummy (to represent the beach sand).

Skip the alcohol. You can easily skip the alcohol for a non-alcoholic jello shots recipe. It is also perfect for kids in this situation.

Use flavored rum. If you’re not a fan of the strong vodka flavor, you can also use coconut rum for the beverage part. It will also give the recipe a sweet coconut note.

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