St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots
Add a touch of fun to your next St. Patrick’s Day party with a tray of St. Patricks Day Jello Shots. All you need is a box of green jello, water and Jameson Whiskey. These will be a huge hit amongst your party guests.
These Jello shots are an easy and fun way to incorporate the iconic green color and Ireland’s beloved Jameson Whiskey into your party menu.
If you like jello shot recipes check out my Starburst Jello Shots, Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots, and Fireball Jello Shots recipes.
Jameson Whiskey
I went with the classic Jameson Whiskey to use as the alcoholic base vs Bailey’s. A creamy shot is always delicious, but I find it takes away the tart and sweet flavor of the jello itself. The smooth flavor of the whiskey pays homage to Irish traditions without the strong kick of straight whiskey. It’s a refreshing shot of goodness!
Ingredients
To make these festive green jello shots, you’ll need:
- Green jello (lime and green apple are great options)
- Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Water (hot water and cold water)
As written, this St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots recipe calls for 4 oz of whiskey per 3.2 oz. box. You can replace up to 2 oz of the whiskey with cold water to bring down the alcohol content, if desired.
How to Make
Here’s a quick overview to making whisky jello shots. Each 3.2 oz box of Jello makes between 14-16 shots when the cup is filled 3/4 of the way.
1. Add the green jello powder and boiling water to a large mixing bowl and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
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2. Mix in the cold water and Jameson Whiskey.
3. Pour the green jello mixture into 2 oz. plastic shot glasses.
4. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
5. Add optional garnishes.
Garnish Tips – for a festive touch, add a dollop of whipped cream and either green sprinkles or gold sprinkles to the top. The creamy flavor of the whipped topping really pops with the flavor of the whiskey.
Reference the recipe card below for full details and instructions.
Darcey’s Expert Tips
As a jello shot expert, I have some tips to keep in mind when making Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes:
- Cool Before Adding Alcohol- Ensure the jello mixture is not too hot when adding the whiskey to preserve the alcohol content.
- Place empty cups on a cookie sheet for ease of clean up and refrigeration.
- Use a large glass measuring cup with a pour spout for a clean liquid-to-cup transfer.
- Plan for a 2 hours minimum refrigeration period.
- Keep the shots refrigerated until ready to serve to keep the firm texture.
- If there are ‘non drinkers’ at the party to consider, you can absolutely make a batch without the booze. Just add extra water or another liquid, like 7-up, etc.
Prepping and Storage
These can be made up to 2 days in advance of serving. Just make sure to place the top on the shots as to ensure a gross film won’t coat the top and change the texture and flavor. You’re welcome.
Remember to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots responsibly!
St. Patricks Day Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 box green Jello (3.2 oz) (*Note 1)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup Jameson Whiskey
- ½ cup cold water
- Optional toppings: whipped cream and sprinkles.
Instructions
- Optional: Place the plastic shot cups on a cookie sheet.
- Add the Jello and boiling water to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Keep stirring until all crystals have dissolved (approx. 1 minute).
- Add the whiskey and cold water and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour the liquid into the shot cups, 3/4 of the way full.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and let chill for 2-3 hours, until set.
- Optional: Top with optional garnishes and serve.