8 Holiday Jell-O Shot Recipes That'll Get You Lit Like a Christmas Tree

Published on 11/25/2020 at 1:10 PM

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Between the festive decorations and seasonal desserts, the holidays are so much fun, but nothing quite compares to sipping on a festive cocktail this time of year. If you want to take the celebrations up a notch, there's one crowd favorite that deserves a spotlight: Jell-O shots! From eggnog-flavored shots that look like Santa's hat to ones in the shape of gingerbread men, these recipes are perfect for every kind of celebration.

Put your Christmas playlist on shuffle, light your favorite holiday-scented candle, and check out our favorite holiday-themed Jell-O shot recipes ahead.

Cranberry Jell-O Shots

A cranberry-sauce-inspired Jell-O shot? Sign us up! Garnished with tiny sprigs of rosemary, these are sure to be a hit around the holidays.

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Grinch Jell-O Shots

Between the lime-sugar rim and double layer of Jell-O, this Christmas-themed shot checks all the festive boxes.

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Champagne Jell-O Shots

Toasting with a Champagne glass is so last year. Ring in the holidays with a classy champagne Jell-O shot that's embellished with edible gold flakes.

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Santa Hat Jell-O Shots

Picture a strawberry shortcake but instead of the cake, it's alcohol. Sounds pretty yummy, right? For added fun, give the shot a full Santa suit by using mini red Solo cups.

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Gingerbread People Jell-O Shots

After a long day of baking gingerbread cookies and crafting your gingerbread house, cap off the night with a gingerbread Jell-O shot — in the shape of an actual gingerbread man!

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Candy Cane Jell-O Shots

This elaborate recipe is worth the wait and will blow your peppermint socks off.

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Champagne Jell-O Shots With Blueberries

A bubbly Jell-O shot with a citrus twist? You're going to need to put a warning label on this one.

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Eggnog Jell-O Shots

These eggnog Jell-O shots encompass the feeling of merry and bright and everything Christmas.

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