Moonshine Jello Shots Recipe: Sweet, Strong, and Perfect for Parties
When you want your moonshine to be fun, festive, and wildly sharable, jello shots are the way to go.
These Moonshine Jello Shots are easy to make, dangerously smooth, and endlessly customizable with different fruit flavors and shine infusions.
Perfect for tailgates, birthdays, holidays, or any time you want to serve your booze in bite-sized form.
Basic Moonshine Jello Shot Formula
Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz) box flavored Jell-O (your choice)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup moonshine (plain or flavored)
Yield: ~10–12 standard 2 oz shots
Flavor Tip: Use flavored moonshine that matches or contrasts the Jell-O for extra punch (e.g., cherry moonshine with cola Jell-O, peach moonshine with mango, etc.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, dissolve the Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup moonshine. Stir well to combine.
- Pour into plastic shot cups or small silicone molds.
- Refrigerate for 4–6 hours, or until fully set.
Optional garnish: Top with whipped cream, a gummy candy, or fruit slice right before serving.
Flavor Combos You’ll Love
- Cherry Cola Jello Shots
Cherry Jell-O + cola moonshine
Garnish with a maraschino cherry - Strawberry Lemonade Jello Shots
Strawberry Jell-O + lemon moonshine
Add lemon zest or a sugar rim - Peach Mango Jello Shots
Mango Jell-O + peach moonshine
Serve with a peach gummy on top - Spiked Apple Cider Jello Shots
Apple Jell-O + apple pie moonshine
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving - Watermelon Lime Jello Shots
Watermelon Jell-O + lime moonshine
Garnish with a mini watermelon candy or wedge
Tips & Tricks
- Want stronger shots? Use ¾ cup moonshine and reduce cold water to ¼ cup — but be warned, they’ll hit harder.
- Want layered shots? Let the first layer set halfway (about 1 hour), then add the second layer gently with a spoon.
- Don’t want plastic cups? Use silicone mini muffin molds or pour into a baking pan, chill, then slice into cubes.
Final Thoughts
Moonshine Jello Shots are the ultimate party upgrade — easy to make, highly customizable, and always a crowd favorite.
Whether you stick to fruity classics or experiment with layered or spiced versions, they’re a fun and flavorful way to showcase your moonshine in edible form.
Cheers (and chew responsibly)! 🥃✨
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