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Santa Hat Jello Shots

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strawberry santa hat jello shots, easy recipe

Santa Hat Jello Shots are an easy to make adults-only Christmas party treat made with vodka, jello mix, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.

A shot that tastes like dessert? Yes, please!

These strawberry jello shots taste similar to strawberries and cream jello shots and go down very smoothly. Plus, they are decorated to look like Santa hats for fun Christmas vibe.

Strawberry Santa Hat Jello Shots made with strawberry jello, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries

Interested in another Christmas jello shot recipe? Try these layered Christmas jello shots, these bright green Grinch Jello Shots or these tasty Christmas Cookie Jello Shots!

Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

  • jello mix – A 3 ounce box of strawberry jello mix.
  • vodka – I used reuglar vodka but you can switch up the flavor with a flavored vodka or even try the recipe with rum or another liquor instead.
  • water – one cup boiling water, and a half cup cold water
  • whipped cream – Add sweetness to the shots and helps transform them into santa hats
  • fresh strawberries – when cutting off the stems, cut the strawberries as flat as possible on top so that they stand up straight

You will also need 2 oz. plastic cups.

How to Make Santa Jello Shots

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below. 

Step 1: Whisk jello mix and boiling water together until the Jello mix is fully dissolved.

Bowl of strawberry jello shot mixture and wire whisk

Step 2: Stir in cold water and vodka. Allow to cool for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Vodka being poured into bowl of strawberry jello

Step 3: Pour evenly into plastic cups and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours (or overnight).

Jello shots being poured into plastic shot cups in a baking pan

Step 4: Before serving, top with a layer of whipped cream, an upside down strawberry, and a small dab of whipped cream on top. Enjoy!

Two image collage. On left, strawberry jello shots in plastic cups topped with whipped cream. On right, strawberry jello shots decorated with upside-down strawberry and whipped cream to look like santa hats

Jello Shot Tips

  • Easy carrying: Place your jello shot cups in a baking pan or muffin tin (as shown above) for easy transport to and from the fridge for chilling.
  • Party ready: Use a disposable foil baking pan and disposable 2 oz cups for easy party transport and clean up.
  • Make ahead: Make the shots the night before your party so that they will have plenty of time to set and you won’t have to worry about making them the day of. But, you should wait to add the strawberries and whipped cream until just before serving.
  • Kid-friendly: Make them non-alcoholic by replacing the vodka with cold water for a family-friendly Christmas party dessert.
Strawberry Santa Hat Jello Shots made with strawberry jello, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries

FAQ

Can you double this recipe?

Yes, the recipe can easily be doubled with a 6-ounce box of strawberry jello (or two 3 ounce boxes) and doubling the remaining ingredients.

How can I make these santa jello shots stronger?

For stronger jello shots replace the ½ cup of cold water with an additiona l½ cup of vodka, for a total of 1 cup of vodka. Or try ¾ cup vodka and ¼ cup water.

More Christmas Cocktail Party Drinks

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Strawberry Santa Hat Jello Shots made with strawberry jello, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries

Santa Hat Jello Shots

Santa Hat Jello Shots are an easy to make adults-only Christmas party treat made with vodka, jello mix, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Set Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 67kcal
Author: Jaclyn Shimmel
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Ingredients

  • 1 3 ounce box of strawberry jello mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup vodka
  • ½ cup cold water
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • 12 strawberries, stems removed

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk jello mix and boiling water together until the Jello mix is fully dissolved.
  • Add the cold water and vodka, whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to cool for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Pour the mixture evenly into the plastic cups and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours (or overnight).
  • Before serving, top with a layer of whipped cream, an upside-down strawberry, and a small dab of whipped cream on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Place your jello shot cups in a baking pan or muffin tin (as shown above) for easy transport to and from the fridge for chilling.
For stronger shots you can replace the cold water with more vodka.
This jello shot recipe can be easily doubled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 67kcal

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 12/02/2021
Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, Cocktail, jello

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