Ghost Gelatin Shots

These ghost Jello shots are a fun and festive version of everyone’s favorite party treat. Adorable bright green Jello shots in the shape of ghosts will be the talk of your Halloween celebration!

Jello shots are a great way to get any party started, and this ghost version couldn’t be cuter or more perfect for Halloween or your next party. This delicious recipe combines tangy and sweet green apple Jello with vodka and molds it into fun ghost shapes that will look great on your party table. Make the regular version of this spooky treat for an adult Halloween party, or make a non-alcoholic version that’s sure to be a huge hit with the kids.

Like most Jello shots, these are inexpensive to make, so they’re great for serving a crowd. And they’re just as easy to make as a classic Jello shot but twice as much fun. Try these delicious ghost shots and bring some cute and spooky fun to your next Halloween party.

Why We Love This Recipe

These tasty Jello shots are the perfect boozy Halloween treat for a party.
With just a few simple ingredients, these are as easy to make as basic Jello shots. The only difference is that you pour them into ghost molds instead of plastic cups or shot glasses.
Leave out the alcohol and make the perfect snack or party treat for the kids.
Jello shots are easy and inexpensive to make, so they’re a great way to serve a crowd.

Ingredients

Green apple gelatin (I used Sonic brand)
Boiling water
Vodka or cold water
Black food coloring (optional)
Non-stick spray

Recommended Tools

Ghost mold (I got mine from Amazon here)
Measuring cup
Whisk

How to Make Ghost Jello Shots

Step One: Prepare the Jello Mixture

First process in making Ghost Jello Shots is to mix all the ingredients into a bowl.

Set out your ghost molds on a tray or cookie sheet.
In a mixing bowl or a large measuring cup with a spout, add your Jello mix and 1 cup of boiling water.
Whisk until the Jello is completely dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup vodka to the Jello and whisk again.

Step Two: Make the Ghost Shapes

Next step in preparing Ghost Jello Shots is to add the mixture into a mold.

Lightly spray the molds with non-stick cooking spray, then carefully pour the shot mixture into the molds.
Place the shots in the fridge for 3-4 hours or until they are set.
Remove the shots from the molds, then use a tiny paint brush and some black food coloring to paint on the eyes and mouths.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Tips and Suggestions

The ghost mold makes 8 shots, but a box of the Sonic green apple Jello will make more than 8 so if you want more, you could buy an additional mold or just make more of the Jello mixture after the first batch sets.
Be careful not to add too much alcohol or your shots will not set properly and form the cute ghost shapes.
To release the shots from the molds, gently pull the sides away from the bottom of the molds and then flip the mold and gently squeeze the back until they pop out.

Variations

You can use lime Jello in place of the green apple.
Try other fun Halloween Jello shots with a different mold or flavor of Jello. There are lots of cute options! You could use orange Jello and make pumpkins or try grape Jello for bats or witch hats.
Replace the vodka with ½ cup of water to make a non-alcoholic version for the kids.

How Do I Store Ghost Jello Shots?

Store your leftover shots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I Use a Different Type of Alcohol?

Yes, you can substitute whiskey for the vodka if you’re using the green apple Jello, or try tequila if you’re using lime Jello.

Can I Make These Non-alcoholic?

Yes, just replace the alcohol with ginger ale.

More Halloween Recipes

Ghost Jello Shots

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cool Time 4

Total Time 4 5

These little Ghose Jello Shots are adorable and delicious! Made with green apple gelatin these are so flavorful. Perfect for Halloween parties. These are easy to make with alcohol for adults or you can leave out the alcohol for kids.

Equipment

ghost jello mold (I got mine from Amazon here https://amzn.to/3QAFzdX)

Ingredients

Instructions

On a tray set out your molds and set aside for later.
In a large measuring cup with a spout or a mixing bowl with a spout add 1 cup of boiling water and your jello.
1 cup boiling water, 3.9 ounces green apple gelatin
Whisk until the jello is all dissolved.
Add in 1/2 cup of vodka or cold water and whisk to combine.
1/2 cup vodka or cold water
Lightly spray the molds with non-stick spray and pour mixture into molds.
non-stick spray
Place them in the fridge for 3-4 hours until they are set.
To release: gently pull the sides away from the bottom of the molds and then flip the mold and gently squeeze the back of the mold until they pop out.
Keep these refrigerated until ready to serve and keep cool while serving.
For the eyes: use a tiny paint brush or the end of a toothpick and some black food coloring to paint on the eyes and mouths.
black food coloring