January 1, 2024
Review RecipeBlue Hawaiian Jell-O Shots
Our blue Hawaiian jello shots are the perfect boozy treat and a fun way to serve grown-up beverages at your next party.
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It’s time to get tropical with these colorful and delicious blue Hawaiian Jell-O shots. Loaded with all the yummy flavors of the islands, from pineapple to coconut, made into a Jell-O shot, you will love adding these to your next party menu.
Blue Hawaiian Jell-O Shots Ingredients
Not only are these visually stunning with their bright blue color, but they also pack a flavorful punch with a blend of fruity and tropical tastes.
Juicy pineapple and tangy orange flavors come together with coconut and rum to create a mouth-watering treat that will have your guests coming back for more.
So why settle for a boring old drink when you can wow your friends with these sweet and boozy blue Hawaiian Jell-O shots?
You’ll need:
- 1 (6-ounce) box of berry blue Jell-O mix
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- ¾ cup of Malibu coconut rum
- ¼ cup of blue curacao
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Fresh pineapple chunks (for garnish)
PRO TIP:
Use up to 1½ cups of alcohol for a stronger Jell-O shot. For a lighter jello shot, you can use additional cold water or pineapple juice and not as much alcohol. You need four cups total of liquid to combine with the Jell-O mixture.
Substitutions And Additions
PINEAPPLE JUICE: I like to get the little mini (6-ounce) cans of pineapple juice to keep on hand in my pantry.
This way, I do not need to open a large bottle of pineapple juice if I am only using it to make a couple of cocktails.
How To Make This Blue Hawaiian Jell-O Shots Recipe
Making Jell-O shots is not much harder than making Jell-O. You’ll follow the same process by adding hot and cold water before mixing in a few fun extras and chilling until the shots set.
STEP ONE: In a medium bowl or large (4-cup) measuring cup with a spout, combine the Jell-O mix and 1 cup of boiling water until the Jell-O is fully dissolved.
STEP TWO: Once the Jell-O is fully dissolved, stir in the cold water, pineapple juice, Malibu rum, and blue curaçao. Mix until combined.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
The ratio of each type of alcohol and fruit juice will vary the flavor somewhat – you can adjust however you like. Do not use more than 2 cups of alcohol to ensure that the Jell-O still sets up properly.
STEP THREE: Carefully pour the Jell-O mixture between small plastic Jell-O shot cups. Fill just under the top so they don’t spill.
PRO TIP:
Setting the Jell-O shot glasses on a rimmed baking sheet will help make it easier to transport them to the fridge for chilling.
STEP FOUR: Transfer Jell-O shots to the refrigerator and chill for four hours until set.
PRO TIP:
The Jell-O shots may firm up faster than 4 hours. If you are using shallower plastic containers and if you use icy cold water for your cold water, they will not take as long to set.
STEP FIVE: Keep Jell-O shots refrigerated until consumed. Just before serving, top each jello shot with a maraschino cherry and a small piece of fresh pineapple.
How To Serve
This Jell-O shot version of a classic blue Hawaiian cocktail is the perfect addition to summer parties or even a summer-themed winter party.
You can’t go wrong with classic party favorites like a cheese and cracker platter, cucumber bites, or a vegetable tray with our million-dollar dip.
For those with a sweet tooth, try serving fruit salsa with cinnamon chips or coconut cupcakes.
We have fun jello shot recipes for plenty of different occasions. Check out our peach jello shots, and banana split jello shots for two favorites.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Jell-O shots will keep in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Cover if you use containers that do not come with individual lids; otherwise, pop the lids on the plastic cups for storage.
Do not store them with the fruit pieces on top of the jello.
IN THE FREEZER: This fun tropical Jell-O shot recipe doesn’t tend to freeze very well because of the gelatin and alcohol.
You will love the brilliant blue color and the tropical flavors of these delicious blue Hawaiian Jell-O shots. They always add a little bit of fun to an adult gathering and are so easy to make that you will wonder why you didn’t make them sooner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I store these coconut rum jello shots?
If you have any leftover jello shots, you can store them in the fridge for up to a week with their lids tightly on. You can make them three days ahead of your party before serving, but make sure you are storing the containers with the lids on.
Can you freeze blue jello shots?
I don’t find that jello shots freeze well because of the gelatin and alcohol. While you can pop them in the freezer for a few minutes to help speed along the setting process, you shouldn’t store them in the freezer after they’re done.
Can I make this simple recipe ahead of time?
These jello shots are the perfect recipe to put together a couple of days before your party. Just make sure they are well covered and kept in the fridge.
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Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots
Our blue Hawaiian jello shots are the perfect boozy treat and a fun way to serve grown-up beverages at your next party.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 6 ounces berry blue jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¾ cup Malibu Rum
- ¼ cup Blue Curacao
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Fresh pineapple chunks, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large (4-cup) measuring cup with a spout, whisk together blue jello mix and 1 cup of boiling water until jello is fully dissolved.
- Once the jello is fully dissolved, stir in the cold water, pineapple juice, Malibu, and blue curacao. Mix until combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture between small plastic shot cups. Fill just under the top, so they don’t spill.
- Transfer jello shots to the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours until set.
- Just before serving, top each jello shot with a maraschino cherry and a small piece of fresh pineapple.
Notes
- Use up to 1½ cups of alcohol for a stronger jello shot. For a lighter jello shot, you can use additional cold water or pineapple juice and not as much alcohol. You need four cups total of liquid to combine with the jello mixture.
- The ratio of each type of alcohol and fruit juice will vary the flavor somewhat – you can adjust however you like. Do not use more than 2 cups of alcohol to ensure that the jello still sets up properly.
- Setting the jello shot glasses on a rimmed baking sheet will help make it easier to transport them to the fridge for chilling.
- The jello shots may firm up faster than 4 hours. If you are using shallower plastic containers and if you use icy cold water for your cold water, they will not take as long to set.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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