Description
Watermelon Jello Shots are the ultimate summer party treat—bright, fruity layers of watermelon, creamy coconut, and green apple gelatin in mini shot cups. Topped with mini chocolate chips to look like watermelon seeds, these fun and festive shots are a guaranteed hit. Make them boozy or kid-friendly and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Bottom (Red) Layer – Watermelon
1 (3 oz) box watermelon-flavored Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
½ cup vodka (optional)
Middle (White) Layer – Coconut Cream
1 (3 oz) box unflavored gelatin
½ cup cold water (for blooming)
½ cup boiling water
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
½ cup cold water or coconut rum (optional)
Top (Green) Layer – Green Apple
1 (3 oz) box green apple Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
½ cup vodka (optional)
Garnish
Mini chocolate chips (to mimic watermelon seeds)
Instructions
Make the Red Layer: In a bowl, dissolve the watermelon Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka if using. Pour into 2 oz shot cups, filling each about one-third full. Chill for 30–40 minutes or until set.
Make the White Layer: In a bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Add ½ cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Mix in the coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. Add ½ cup cold water or coconut rum if desired. Once the red layer is firm, gently pour the white layer to fill cups two-thirds full. Chill for another 30–40 minutes.
Make the Green Layer: Dissolve green apple Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka if using. Pour gently over the white layer. While still slightly liquid, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top to resemble watermelon seeds.
Final Chill: Refrigerate the completed shots for at least 2–3 hours, or until fully set and firm. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
You can make these non-alcoholic by replacing vodka and rum with cold water or fruit juice.
Use the back of a spoon to gently pour each layer and avoid disturbing the one below.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days—great for prepping ahead of a party.
Don’t skip the chill time between layers for clean, distinct lines.
Mini chocolate chips should be added when the top layer is just starting to set to keep them from sinking.