Creepy Crawly Jello Shooter Cocktail Recipe
Colorful, wobbly jello shots filled with gummy worms and topped with spooky Halloween candies! These creepy shooters are perfect for parties—easy to make, fun to serve, and a total crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Whisk or spoon
- Kettle or saucepan
- Clear plastic shot glasses (or mini cups)
- Baking sheet or tray
- Dropper or small pitcher
- Plastic wrap
- Piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
Jello Base:
- 1 3 oz box flavored Jello (grape, cherry, orange, etc.)
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda
- ½ cup vodka plain or flavored
Creepy Add-Ins & Toppings:
- Gummy worms 2 per shot recommended
- Gummy eyeballs or candy eyes
- Whipped topping for garnish
- Black gel icing for spooky details
- Optional: candy bones Halloween sprinkles, candy corn
Instructions
- Place clear plastic shot glasses on a baking tray for easy chilling.
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve flavored Jello and unflavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Stir in lemon-lime soda and vodka.
- Drop 1–2 gummy worms into each shot glass.
- Carefully pour the Jello mixture into glasses, filling each about ¾ full.
- Chill in the fridge for 2–4 hours or until fully set.
- Once set, top each shot with whipped topping, a candy eye or gummy, and decorate with black icing if desired.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.