If you love a mojito cocktail, you’ll love these Mojito Jello Shots too! They mimic the classic refreshing flavor with similar ingredients like white rum, lemon-lime soda, and lime jello (in lieu of lime juice), they’re so delicious. A fun and easy boozy treat for your next party!
Of course nothing beats a real mojito cocktail, except maybe our frozen strawberry mojito – great to help cool off this summer!
Mojito Jello Shots
We’ve got another fun and delicious jello shot recipe added to our collection of jello shots! We took our classic mojito cocktail and converted it into these mojito jello shots.
This Jello shot recipe contains the classic mojito ingredients like white rum, lemon-lime soda (instead of plain club soda), simple syrup, and lime gelatin (in lieu of lime juice.) After the mixture is chilled and firm, we top them off with a tiny lime wedge and mint leaf.
Mojito Jello Shot Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements)
- Lime Jell-O gelatin
- Boiling water
- Lemon-lime soda, FLAT, chilled (see note)
- White rum, chilled
- Simple syrup
- Garnish: Fresh lime wedges and mint leaves
How to Make Jello Shots
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements)
Jello shots are simply Jello mixed with alcohol (in this case, white rum.) To make them, first boil water and pour it in a bowl with the lime Jell-O gelatin powder. Whisk the Jello powder to make sure it completely dissolves in the water. Whisk in the cold lemon-lime soda and cold rum, then pour into shot glasses or plastic containers. The shots chill in the refrigerator until firm.
Tips for Success
- Set out a sheet pan: Spreading out jello shot cups on a sheet pan makes them easy to transfer to the fridge once they’re filled.
- Use something with a spout for pouring: A large spouted measuring cup or mixing bowl that has a spout helps prevent spills when you’re pouring the liquid jello into the cups.
- Use flat soda. The soda doesn’t HAVE to be flat, however, poured straight from the can there will be A LOT of foam. Once adding it to the jello mixture, you’ll either need to wait for it to settle or pop with toothpicks. Otherwise, the jello jots will set with bubbles on top. I suggest opening up a can the day before you’ll be using it, let it chill and let it become a little flat.
- Chill all the liquids: Make space in your fridge to chill the lemon-lime soda and rum. This ensures the jello sets properly.
- Wait to garnish: Chill the shots until firm and then garnish right before serving.
Jello Shot Cups
You can certainly make jello shots in shot glasses, but if you’re serving a crowd these Jello shot cups with lids are perfect. You get a lot of them for super cheap and they’re disposable, so virtually no clean up. For this recipe, you’ll need the 2 ounce size.
How to Serve Jello Shots
Garnishing your jello shots is optional, but we love the addition of a fresh lime wedge and tiny mint leaf. We do wait to garnish the shots until right before serving so the fruit stays fresh. When you’re ready to enjoy them, run a dull knife around the inside edge of the container to loosen the jello and remove it. We also recommend giving your guests tasting spoons for those who don’t want to swallow them all at once.
Make Ahead and Storing
- How long do jello shots take to set? Our recipe calls for 2 ounce shots and will take between 3-4 hours to firm up. If you make them bigger, they will take longer.
- How long do jello shots last? In the refrigerator, they will stay good for 3-5 days. Once removed from the fridge, they don’t last long, especially in a warmer atmosphere. Plan to consume the shots within 30–45 minutes.
- Can you freeze jello shots? You can freeze shots. They will get colder and firmer than shots chilled in the fridge, of course, but it’s not our preferred method since they tend to get grainy.
More Jello Shot Recipes:
- Dirty Shirley Jello Shots
- Mai Tai Jello Shots
- Sex on the Beach Jello Shots
- Sea Breeze Jello Shots
- Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots
- Pina Colada Jello Shots
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Mojito Jello Shots
Equipment
- 12 (2 ounce) jello shot cups with lids
- Tasting spoons, optional
Ingredients
- 3 ounce box lime Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup lemon lime soda , FLAT, chilled (see note)
- 1/2 cup white rum , chilled
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 3 thin round lime slices , quartered, for garnish
- 12 tiny mint leaves , for garnish
Instructions
- Place the plastic jello shot cups on a sheet pan without the lids on. Set aside.
- Add the powdered JELL-O to a mixing bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add in the cold lemon-lime soda, cold rum, and simple syrup. Whisk to combine.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into each plastic cup, filling until almost full.
- Transfer sheet pan of jello shots into the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until set. Put lids on cups and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, top with a tiny lime wedge and mint leaf.
- Serve with tasting spoons and enjoy!
