Dirty Shirley Temple Jello Shots
These Dirty Shirley Temple Jello Shots are a fun and tasty twist on classic jello shots. Made with cherry jello, lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and vodka, they taste just like a boozy Shirley Temple drink. They’re so easy to make for your next get together!
Servings: 12 (2 ounce shots)
Equipment
- 12 (2 ounce) jello shot cups with lids
- Tasting spoons, optional
Ingredients
- 3 ounce box cherry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup lemon lime soda , FLAT, chilled (see note)
- 1/2 cup vodka , chilled
- 3 tablespoons lime juice , chilled
- 2 tablespoons Grenadine
- whipped cream , for garnish (optional)
- 12 maraschino cherries , stems removed, drained and patted dry, for garnish (optional)
- 3 thin round lime slices , quartered, for garnish (optional)
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 vodka, cold lime juice, and Grenadine. 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, pipe a little fresh whipped cream on top, followed by a maraschino cherry, and tiny lime wedge.
- Serve with tasting spoons and enjoy!
Notes
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, lime juice, and vodka. This ensures the jello sets properly.
Wait to garnish: Chill the shots until firm and then garnish right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal · Carbohydrates: 10g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 1g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 1mg · Sodium: 36mg · Potassium: 8mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 9g · Vitamin A: 10IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 3mg · Iron: 1mg