Halloween calls for all things creepy and fun! We’ve made some pretty cool, creepy clown Jell-O shots.

If you’re planning a Halloween party or want a creepy-but-cool Halloween cocktail, these shots are just what the doctor ordered.

Grab the recipe down below.

Clown Jell-O Shots – Halloween Drink Idea

Happy Halloween, Ya’ll! Yes, it’s that time of the year again when all ghosts, goblins, and creepy clowns come out to play!

Is it just me, or is Halloween becoming one of my favorite non-holiday holidays?

There are plenty of reasons to pull out all the stops and have so much fun.

The kiddos and adults get to play dress-up, and who doesn’t enjoy having another reason to eat some delicious food?

Plus, we are serving flavorful Halloween-themed Jell-O shots with a potent, spooky look.

So, let’s raise a glass for the Halloween season!

Find more Themed Drinks:

Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora Drink

Dead-Eye Whiskey Halloween Cocktail Idea

How to make Jell-O Shots for Halloween

Ingredients:

1 cup of hot water
1 cup of cold water
1 package lemon Jell-O

Flavors for Halloween Clown Jell-O Shots

Tequila Lemon

1/2 cup Limoncello
1/2 cup tequila

Mango Cherry

1/2 cup Mango Rum
1/2 cup Black Cherry Vodka

Blue Strawberry

1/2 cup Strawberry Lemonade
1/2 cup UV Blue Raspberry

Equipment:

Shot Glasses
Clown Cocktail Sticks (picked up from Party City)
Sauce Pot
Medium Bowl
Wire Whisk

Directions:

Bring one cup of hot water to a boil.
Empty the Jell-O package into a bowl, add the hot water, and stir until the Jell-O dissolves.
Add a cup of ice-cold water and keep stirring.
Pour in your choice of boozy flavors.
Divide the mixture into the shot glasses.
Place the clown cocktail sticks into Jell-O shots.
Allow the Jell-O to set in the freezer overnight.
Remove the Jell-O from the freezer twenty minutes before guests arrive.
Serve.

Note on combining flavors:

If you’re planning a variety of cocktails, repeat the directions, adding the next flavor. See below for an example:

For the Tequila Lemon, we used one package of lemon Jell-O to pair with this flavor combination.

For the Mango Cherry, we used one package of cherry Jell-O.

And for the Blue Strawberry combo, we used one package of berry blue Jell-O.

Halloween-themed Jell-O shots are so easy to make! You will have them ready to go in no time flat!

Can you freeze Jell-O shots?

Unfortunately, freezing affects the texture of the Jell-O.

Some people freeze the Jell-O shots to speed up setting.

If you do, don’t leave them in for more than 15-30 minutes, or it can affect how the Jell-O sets.

Can I add more alcohol to these Jell-O shots?

If you add too much alcohol to the Jell-O shots, they will not set up properly.

You will find it leaves the Jell-O mixture soft.

I added a good amount of alcohol to these, so you should enjoy the boozy flavor in these shots.

Can I make these a day in advance?

Of course.

Feel free to whip up a batch or two the day before you plan to serve them.

Keep them in a covered dish in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Then right before serving, remove and enjoy.

What alcohol is in jello shots?

You’ll generally find tequila or vodka in homemade Jell-O shots.

Both offer great flavor, work well with the gelatin, and set up nicely.

Will any flavor of Jell-O work?

Go right ahead and switch up the Jell-O flavors you use.

Any Jell-O flavor works for this recipe.

Mix and match as I did, or use one Jell-O flavor.

Happy Halloween! Find more Halloween ideas below:

Red Halloween Drink

Green Apple Cider Lemonade

Pretzel Bones

Dead-Eye Whiskey Halloween Cocktail

Halloween Charcuterie Board

Clown Jell-O Shots

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Author: D. Durand Worthey

Ingredients

1 cup of hot water
1 cup of cold water
1 package lemon Jell-O

Flavors for our Clown Jell-O Shots

Tequila Lemon Ingredients:

1/2 cup Limoncello
1/2 cup tequila

Mango Cherry Ingredients:

1/2 cup Mango Rum
1/2 cup Black Cherry Vodka

Blue Strawberry

1/2 cup Strawberry Lemonade
1/2 cup UV Blue Raspberry

Instructions

Bring one cup of hot water to a boil.
Empty the Jell-O package into a bowl, add the hot water, and stir until the Jell-O dissolves.
Add a cup of ice-cold water and keep stirring.
Pour in your choice of boozy flavors.
Divide the mixture into the shot glasses.
Place the clown cocktail sticks into Jell-O shots.
Allow the Jell-O to set in the freezer overnight.
Remove the Jell-O from the freezer twenty minutes before guests arrive.
Serve.

Notes

Note on combining flavors:

If you're planning on doing a variety of cocktails, then repeat the directions adding in the next flavor. See below for an example:

For the Tequila Lemon, we used one package lemon Jell-O to pair with this flavor combination.

For the Mango Cherry, we used one package of cherry Jell-O.

And for the Blue Strawberry combo, we used one package of berry blue Jell-O.

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Clown Jell-O Shots