Pina Colada Jello Shots

These Pina Colada Jello shots are like your favorite tropical drink in Jello shot form. With rich cream of coconut, sweet pineapple juice, and Malibu coconut rum, these boozy and delicious treats will bring that tropical vacation feeling right to your kitchen.

There are a lot of great Jello shot recipes out there, but this popular cocktail pina colada version is one of our favorites. Not only does it have a delicious tropical fruit flavor, but thanks to the addition of coconut cream, it also has a rich and creamy texture that makes it truly unique. 

Malibu rum adds the boozy kick, and whipped creamed adds the perfect garnish, for a shot that’s guaranteed to be a big hit at your next summer party. It’s perfect for beach days, pool parties, or any time you want to have some fruity tropical fun!

This pina colada jello shots recipe makes the perfect sized adult treat. It’s a boozy jello shot, but can easily be made without alcohol to be a family-friendly treat.

💗 Why We Love This Recipe

• The delicious pina colada flavor of these fun summer treats will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation.
• These fun Jello shots are perfect for hot days, and would make a great addition to a pool party or tiki-themed party.
• The addition of coconut cream gives these shots a rich and creamy texture that’s so much better than an ordinary Jello shot.

🛒 Ingredients

• Knox unflavored gelatin
• Pineapple juice, divided
• Cream of coconut
• Malibu coconut rum
• Whipped cream for topping
• Maraschino cherries for topping
• Fresh pineapple chunks for garnish (optional)

🥄 Instructions

Step One:  Make the Jello Mixture

• Place the plastic shot cups on a shallow baking sheet. 

• Add 2 cups of pineapple juice to a medium saucepan and sprinkle in 2 packets of Knox gelatin. Whisk to combine.

• Heat the Jello mixture over medium low heat until it starts to steam. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1 additional cup of pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and Malibu rum.

Step Two: Pour and Set

• Divide the Jello mixture evenly between the shot cups. Move the shots to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours. 
• Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh pineapple, and a maraschino cherry.

Tips and Suggestions

• You can buy Jello shot cups with individual lids to make storage easier, but any plastic shot glasses or even condiment cups will work for these shots.
• Start with chilled rum to help your shots set more quickly.
• Stir the gelatin mixture well and make sure the gelatin has dissolved completely before adding additional ingredients. This will ensure that your shots have a smooth texture.

Variations

• You can use coconut or pineapple vodka in place of the Malibu rum. Any white rum will also work, or you could even try  a banana flavored rum or vodka. 
• Top with some toasted coconut flakes for a fun garnish with even more tropical flavor.
• Place a small pineapple wedge on the edge of each shot cup or replace the sweet cherry with a small piece of pineapple.

Can I Make This Unique Jello Shot Without Alcohol?

Yes, just replace the alcohol with ginger ale or another non-alcoholic beverage.

How Do I Store Pina Colada Jello Shots?

Keep them covered and don’t add the whipped cream until you are ready to serve. These shots will keep for about a week in the fridge but will taste better if consumed within 3-4 days.

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