Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots

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Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots are fruity, tropical, and a fun addition to your summer parties! Our recipe is made with just 4 ingredients, but we love to add whipped cream, a pineapple slice and finish with a cherry on top.

When the hot weather hits, it’s like tropical islands and beach vacations start calling my name. And nothing says summer like coconut, pineapple, and rum. These jello shots are refreshing, super easy to make, and are usually the talk of the party. 

I love making recipes that look amazing when I get finished. I know they are going to be eaten, but a pretty presentation gets me every time. And I especially appreciate when the preparation is simple like these jello shots. 

If you love making jello shots for your parties and get-togethers, be sure to check out our pink Starburst shots. They taste just like the candies and are super tasty. And these easy Mimosa Jello Shots, Strawberry Lemonade Jello Shots, Pina Colada Jello Shots and Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots are always fun to serve at parties.

Keep in mind these fun party beverages are meant for adults aged 21 and over. We’ve included instructions below for a non-alcoholic version for your underage or non-drinking guests. And be sure to check out can you put jello shots in the freezer for more tips and tricks.

Ingredients For Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots 

Blue Jell-o

Boiling water

Coconut rum

Pineapple juice

Optional garnish: pineapple chunks, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries

How to Make Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots

Place the plastic shot cups on a baking sheet. 

Pour the blue Jello and hot water into a mixing bowl and stir until it’s completely dissolved. 

Add the coconut rum and pineapple juice and stir to combine. 

Fill each shot cup about ¾ of the way full using a measuring cup with a spout or an injector. 

Chill the Jello shots in the fridge for 4 hours or until they are set. 

Pipe some whipped cream on top, then add a cherry and a pineapple chunk before serving if desired.

Tips for Making 

• Once the Jell-o shots have set, you’ll find they are a little softer than regular Jello. That’s because of the alcohol. If you prefer a firmer shot, substitute 2 ounces of pineapple juice for an equal amount of rum. 
• Garnish just before serving so the whipped cream keeps its shape and doesn’t melt into the shots.
• Be sure the gelatin is fully dissolved in the hot water before moving on to the next step. 
• If you’re not a fan of coconut, you can use regular white rum instead. 
• We like to use a cup with a spout or an injector to fill the shot cups. It reduces drips and spills and that means less mess to clean up.
• If you don’t want to make individual shots, you can pour the Jello mixture out on a rimmed baking sheet. After the gelatin has set up, cut it into cubes. Serve on a tray with fancy toothpicks for a fun presentation.

Making Virgin Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots 

For a kid-safe non-alcoholic version, use coconut water in place of the coconut rum. 

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