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Built · 1 serving

Jello shots

A balanced built cocktail combining vodka, water, gelatin dessert mix.

Short answer

Jello shots is a built cocktail made with vodka, still water, and gelatin dessert mix. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Jello shots ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Jello shots ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Still Water45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Gelatin dessert mix15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Jello shots

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, water, gelatin dessert mix accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Bring the water just to a boil, remove it from the heat, whisk in the flavored gelatin mix until completely dissolved, let the mixture cool for five minutes, stir in the vodka, divide into small reusable shot cups, chill for at least four hours until firmly set, and serve cold without garnish.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Jello shots taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Jello shots questions

What is in a Jello shots?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, still water, and gelatin dessert mix.

How long does a Jello shots take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Jello shots prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Jello shots alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B050https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=14956 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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