Black Magic Jell-O Shots

Name: Black Magic Jell-O Shots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce) packages purple Jell-O, divided; 2 c. cups boiling water, divided; 2 c. vodka, divided; Black food coloring; Lime wedge, for rim; Black sanding sugar, for rim

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Oct 18, 2021

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Yields:

24 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 10 mins

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With two spooky layers—one purple and one black—these shots are perfect for your next Halloween party. Like most Jell-O shot recipes, they're easy to make, but to pull off the two-layer effect, you need to give each layer plenty of time to firm up. Once you pour in the purple Jell-O mixture, you'll let them set at least 2 hours in the fridge before you pour over the black Jell-O mixture and let them set another 2 hours. (So time is your friend here! These are not a last-minute option for your Halloween bash.)

To make sure the purple layer is set before you add your black layer, give it a test: Slowly turn one of the shot glasses upside down—if the Jell-O stays put, you're good to go! If it's still pretty jiggly, give it another 30 minutes.

Want something to snack on with your shots? Make this ridiculously adorable mummy brie.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1 In a large measuring cup, whisk together 1 package purple Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water until completely dissolved. Whisk in vodka. Fill shot cups halfway with mixture. Transfer to refrigerator to firm up, 2 to 3 hours.
2. Step 2When shots are almost firm, make the second layer: In a large measuring cup, whisk together remaining package purple Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water until completely dissolved. Whisk in vodka and black food coloring.
3. Step 3Pour black Jell-O mixture over each Jell-O shot and return to refrigerator to firm up, 2 to 3 hours more.
4. Step 4Once Jell-O shot is firm, rim each shot glass with lime and dip in black sanding sugar.