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Mojito Jello Shots

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jello shot recipe, jello shots, mojito cocktail
Servings: 12 (2 ounce 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!

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 and rum. This ensures the jello sets properly.
Wait to garnish: Chill the shots until firm and then garnish right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg