These vibrant Green Jello Shots are the perfect adult treat that are just in time for all your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. They’re an easy, delicious and funky twist on regular cocktail recipes that’s sure to be a huge hit with all of your party guests!

green jello shots in plastic cups with whipped cream and lime green sprinkles

St. Patrick’s Day Jello Shots

We love St Patrick’s Day at my house because we know it will be ushering in warmer weather and all the fun springtime activities. To celebrate, we usually have a traditional Irish meal, followed by yummy St. Paddys desserts like this cool and refreshing Copycat Shamrock Shake, these adorable little St Patrick’s Day Cake Pops or these sweet Lucky Charms Mud Buddies.

But what better way to create some Irish cheer than with these bright and colorful green jello shots? Made with Jamison Irish Whisky and lime jello, they are topped with creamy whipped topping and sprinkles for a super festive, boozy treat. They are so tasty they could easily serve double duty as sweet bite-sized desserts and tasty shot-sized cocktail.

They only take minutes to mix up, so make a batch, or two, to serve at your next St. Patrick’s Day get-together or backyard BBQ and let the party begin!

What’s Needed to Make These Easy Green Jello Shots

two boxes lime jello, green sprinkles, and Jameson whiskey on white counter

Lime Gelatin: We use lime Jell-O brand to make these shots the perfect green color.
Water: Boiling water is essential in getting the gelatin to set up.
Irish Whiskey: We used Jamison Irish Whiskey, but you can use your favorite brand.
Whipped Cream: Tops the jello shots off with a creamy white layer (optional)
St. Patrick’s Day or Green Sprinkles: Used to garnish the shots and give them an extra added touch.

Why We Love These Green Jello Shots

Easy and fun recipe: With just 4 simple ingredients plus water, this recipe is as easy as making jello! In fact, that is exactly all it is, but with a little kick of Jamison!

Great for holiday: The bright green color in these jello shots, aren’t just great for a St. Patrick’s Day Party, they’re perfect for Christmas, Halloween or for any occasion you want to add a pop of green color to the cocktail table.

Versatile: This are so many different ways make these jello shots. You can even layer these shots with a thin layer of green jellos and thin layer of orange.

How to Make Our Green Jello Shot Recipe

These lime jello shots are so simple to make. With just minutes of prep time, you are done, and they are ready to chill

Step one: Boil Water and Add Jell-O

In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of water.

Once boiling, remove from heat and stir green jello powder into the hot water, whisking until dissolved.

Step Two: Add Cold Water

measuring cup pouring cold water into green jello

Stir in 1 cup cold water,

Step Three: Add Whiskey

Add and 8 oz. Jameson.

Step Four: Pour Into Shot Cups

Put 18 shot cups on a baking sheet (for easy transport to the refridgerator)
Pour mixture evenly into the 2 oz. jello shot cups.
Chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, until Jello is set.
Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles.

measuring cup with green jello being poured into plastic shot cups

Tips for the Best Green Jello Shots

For best results use the little plastic cups that are made for jello shots. They are shallow and flexible plastic containers that make it easy to slurp out the shot! You can also use regular disposable plastic shot glasses.
If the jello is sticking to the edges of the cup, just gently run a butter knife around the edges and they will easily turn loose.
Don’t be tempted use only alcohol and no water. In order for the shot to solidify enough to hold its shape, there has to be enough hot water in the mix to activate the gelatin.
If you want to make these into cute little shapes, like 4 leaf clovers or hearts, you can make them using silicone molds. Just spray the molds lightly with cooking spray them wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Place the mold on a baking sheet and fill. Place in the fridge until they set up.

Variations of Lime Jello Shots

Spooky Halloween Jello Shots: Make these into adorable Halloween jello shots by adding gummy worms. Place the worms so that they are hanging out of the jello shot for a creepy Halloween party boozy treat.

Christmas Jello Shots: Rim the shot glass with red sugar to give them classic Christmas colors. You can also add a cherry on top for another a perfect way to add red and green to your Christmas party!

Grinch Jello Shots: For something a little more whimsical, make these into a Grinch jello shot recipe by adding a large red sprinkle on top of the whipped cream.

Lime Margarita Jello Shots: All you have to do to make these South of the Boarder jello shots is to substitute the whiskey for tequila and garnish with a lime wedge.

Key Lime Jello Shots: Give these lime jello shots a tropical twist by using vanilla vodka instead of Irish alcohol. Rim the shot glasses with a mixture of finely crushed graham cracker crumbs and a little granulated sugar for added sweetness.

green jello in shot cups with whipped cream

What Other Types of Alcohol Make Tasty Jello Shots?

Not a whisky fan? Not worries! Try your favorite type of alcohol in this recipe. Vodka jello shots are super popular, but you can use, coconut rum, Malibu rum, triple sec or tequila in jell-o shots.

How Do I Make a Non-Alcoholic Green Shots?

If you prefer not to add any alcohol at all, you can make these simple little jello cups that are an alcohol-free version. Just substitute sparkling water, pineapple juice or lemon-lime soda for the Jameson.

Can I Make Jello Shots in Advance?

You sure can! And that really comes in handy when you’re working on the other recipes for your St Patrick’s Day party menu. Just make them the night before and place a piece of plastic wrap loosely over the tops of the shot filled plastic cups. They will actually stay fresh for a couple of days in advance.

How Long Can Jell-O Shots Sit Out?

If you’re entertaining and the tray of jello shots will be out of the refrigerator, they’ll last up to 45 minutes but should be refrigerated if they aren’t eaten before then.

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Lime Jello Shots

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 7

Total Time 7

Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of water.
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in Jell-O, whisking until dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup cold water, and 8 oz. Jameson.
Evenly divide the Jell-O mixture among 2 oz. cups.
Chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, until Jello is set.
Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles.

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