We love Jell-O shots year round, but there’s maybe no better time for making, sharing, and shooting them than on Halloween. They’re a little weird, a lot jiggly, and you can color and flavor them any way you like. Whether you like things creepy and crawly or are just into the holiday for the candy, we’ve got a Jell-O Halloween shot for you on this list.
Halloween is ALL about the costumes, so we took that to heart when creating some of these Jell-O shots. Some go wild with the colors, like our Halloween Jell-O shots, our black magic Jell-O shots, or our glowing Jell-O shots. Others play dress up, disguising Jell-O like other things, like Oreos, candy corn, or a PB&J. You could also serve your Jell-O shots in a costume (read: not a shot glass), like we did with our Bloody Mary Jell-O shots, our pickleback Jell-O shots, or our Fireball apple Jell-O shots. Even if you’re not dressing up this year, these will make you feel like a kid again.
Less into the trick-or-treating, and more into the fall foliage and spooky season vibes? We’ve got shots for you too. Our cranberry Jell-O shots, our caramel apple pudding shots, our PSL Jell-O shots, and our Hocus Pocus Jell-O shots feature all the best fall flavors, in adorable, shootable packages.
And we didn’t forget about the candy! Our pink Starburst Jell-O shots, our Sour Patch Kids Jell-O shots, or our Reese’s pudding shots are just the beginning—get inspired, and turn all your fave sweets into your next shooter!
Want even more Halloween ideas? Check out our best Halloween cocktails, our favorite Halloween snacks, and our top recipes for what to do with leftover Halloween candy too.
Oreo Jell-O Shots
The ultimate trick: These fake-out Oreo shots look JUST like everyone's favorite sandwich cookie (so make sure the kids don't see 'em!).
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Sour Patch Jell-O Shots
Turn everyone's favorite sour candy into Jell-O shots. Be warned: These really take the catchphrase, "first they're sour, then they're sweet" to heart.
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Bloody Mary Syringes
Shots out of a syringe? Only on Halloween.
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Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots
These Jell-O shots are a MUST for your Hocus Pocus watch party this year. Complete your spread with our Binx cookies and our Hocus Pocus s'mores pops too.
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Candy Corn Jell-O Shots
Don't judge these Jell-O shots by how you feel about the candy. You'll be glad to know, thanks to whipped cream vodka and citrus-flavored Jell-O, these taste more like Creamsicles than mellow creme.
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Brain Big Batch Jell-O Shot
This big-batch Jell-O shot sits right on the edge of tasteful and trashy. The combination of Cool Whip and strawberry Jell-O gives it a strawberries and creme flavor and a campy hot pink color—think Barbie's brain, not Abby Normal's (where our Young Frankenstein stans at?).
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Black Magic Jell-O Shots
With two spooky layers—one purple and one black—these shots are perfect for your next Halloween party. Like most Jell-O shots, they're easy to make, but be warned: To pull off the two-layer effect, you need to give each layer plenty of time to firm up.
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Fireball Apple Jell-O Shots
Skip bobbing for apples at your Halloween party, and make these Fireball Jell-O shots instead! Our best tip for success—don't skip the lemon juice! It prevents the apples from browning while the Jell-O sets up in the fridge.
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shots
Pumpkin pie and pudding? Trust us, the two belong together. Fireball adds some more cinnamon flavor to the shots, but you can sub with all vodka if you prefer.
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Pickleback Jell-O Shots
Pickleback shots are great. Pickleback Jell-O shots are EVEN BETTER.
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RumChata Jell-O Shots
Cherry Jell-O + RumChata = the most surprising, and delicious shot combo ever. Trust us on this one 😉. Not sure what to do with extra RumChata? Make our RumChata cupcakes or cheesecake too.
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Glowing Jell-O Shots
To really make these shots glow, use only tonic water—not half tonic, half tap water—but fair warning: It'll make the shots a little bitter, so feel free to add a little sweetness or go for a flavored vodka if you like.
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PB&J Jell-O Shots
For many of us, Halloween is a chance to act like a kid again... while also drinking like an adult. These shots are just what you never knew you needed—they're nostalgia at its finest!
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Shark Attack Shots
If the scariest thing you can think of is a rewatch of Jaws, these are the Jell-O shots for you. You'll want to devour them before they devour you!
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Caramel Apple Jell-O Shots
These are like caramel-infused, spiked cider—with a crisp (and okay, jiggly) finish.
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Blue Moon Jell-O Shots
Why sip of pint of Blue Moon beer when you can throw it back like this? These'll have all the werewolves at your party howling.
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Bloody Mary Jell-O Shots
Not a fan of pickles? These Bloody Mary-flavored shots work just as well in cups (though they're admittedly less exciting that way), and you can sub the pickle juice for lemon juice in the Jell-O mixture!
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Sangria Jell-O Shots
Though many people think sangria is just a summer drink, we think it's the perfect spiced sipper long into fall too. Swap the berries for seasonal fruits like apples or oranges, and you'll be golden!
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Butterbeer Jell-O Shots
Harry Potter fans, get ready—these Jell-O shots are the perfect accompaniment to a Wizarding World watch party. Complete the theme with our Sorting Hat cupcakes too.
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