Pot of Gold Jello Shots

A close-up of yellow gelatin shots topped with whipped cream, golden sugar crystals, and a piece of rainbow sour candy. Additional pieces of candy are scattered around the shots on the marble countertop.

These Pot of Gold Jello Shots are the perfect festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day! Made with golden jello, topped with whipped cream, rainbow candy, and gold sprinkles, they’re fun, festive, and easy to make. Customize them with vodka or whiskey for a boozy version or keep them alcohol-free for a family-friendly treat. Perfect for parties, celebrations, and a little extra luck!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: mini cups

Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

▢ 3 oz lemon jello
▢ 1 1/2 cups water, divided (see notes for non-alcoholic version)
▢ ½ cup vodka or whiskey, or additional cold water for non-alcoholic version
▢ Canned whipped topping, for garnish
▢ Gold sprinkles, for garnish
▢ Rainbow belt candy, for garnish

Instructions

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon jello until fully dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).
Non-Alcoholic Version: Stir in 1 cup cold water and mix well.
Alcoholic Version: Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka or whiskey, mixing thoroughly.
Carefully pour the jello mixture into mini shot cups, filling nearly to the top. Use a funnel or a measuring cup with a spout for easy pouring.
Place the cups on a baking sheet for stability and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
Once set, decorate before serving. Add whipped topping, gold sprinkles, and a 1 to 1½-inch piece of rainbow belt candy for a festive touch.

Notes

Liquid Options: You’ll need 2 cups of liquid for this recipe. You have options depending on if you want to make these alcoholic jello shots or non-alcoholic jello cups:
- Non-Alcoholic Version: 1 cup boiling water + 1 cup cold water
- Alcoholic Version: 1 cup boiling water + ½ cup cold water + ½ cup vodka or whiskey
Serving Tip: Add whipped topping and garnishes right before serving to prevent melting.
Make Ahead: These jello cups can be made up to 2 days in advance, but wait to decorate them until ready to serve.
Kid-Friendly & Adult Versions: Make a batch without alcohol for kids and another boozy batch for adults! Just be sure to label them clearly. If you’re making these for kids, I recommend using a wider cup so that they can easily get a spoon into it.

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