Home » Blog » Course » Piña Colada Jello ShotsPiña Colada Jello Shots Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Aug 12, 2022 · Modified: Aug 29, 2022 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Creamy combination of pineapple and coconut in a jello shot. These piña colada jello shots are great for any occasion. Jump to Recipe If you are a big fan of a classic piña colada cocktail then you will love these delicious and easy to make piña colada jello shots. The tropical flavor combination of pineapple and coconut creates summer feeling and party fun all year round. Table of Contents What Are Jello Shots? Why You’ll Love This Ingredients InstructionsRecommended ToolsHow To Make Ahead Piña Colada Jello Shots Recipe Tips HOW TO STOREMore Jello Shot RecipesMore Party Drink RecipesCommon QuestionsPiña Colada Jello Shots Recipe Decorated with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, they not only look incredible they also taste absolutely scrumptious. The guests at your next summer party won’t be able to resist these fun party treats that can be made up to 7 days ahead of time. This post may contain affiliate links to products. If you purchase products through those links we might receive a small profit. What Are Jello Shots? Jello shots are little colorful jello cups that are prepared with a mixture of water and alcohol, such as vodka, white rum or tequila, for example. Jello shots are generally fruit flavored and often inspired by popular cocktails. Their bright, happy colors and sweet flavor make them the perfect boozy party treats. Why You’ll Love This Notable: classic piña colada flavors of pineapple and coconut in a fun sized jello shotMain Ingredients: Malibu rum, hot water, pineapple jello, sweetened condensed milk, coconut creamCooking Method: no bakeDiets: vegetarianSpecial Equipment Needed: saucepan, whisk, disposable condiment cups with lids or shot glasses Ingredients You may have all of these pineapple jello shot with coconut rum ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe. Pantry Ingredients: Malibu rum, hot water, pineapple jello, sweetened condensed milk, coconut creamRefrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: whipped creamProduce Ingredients: maraschino cherries, fresh pineapple wedges Additionally, you can vary the flavor of your tropical jello shots by using different kinds of alcohol. We also recommend using vodka, flavored vodka, white rum or tequila, for example. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love pineapple and coconut cocktails then you’ll love Stef’s Absolute Best Piña Colada recipe. Instructions This section shows how to make piña colada jello shots, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. PREPARE JELLO: Firstly, bring water to a boil, then add it to jello powder and stir until smooth. Wait until the jello has cooled, before continuing with the recipe. ADD OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add Malibu rum, sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream to the jello and stir to combine. Then pour the jello mixture into 2-ounce shot cups, set out on a tray for easy transfer to the fridge. CHILL AND DECORATE: Transfer the jello cups to the fridge and let set for at least 2 hours. Right before serving, add whipped cream, a maraschino cherry or a small fresh pineapple wedge for decoration. Serve. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love Malibu rum and fresh pineapple then you’ll love Boozy Pineapple Spears Soaked in Malibu Rum. Recommended Tools Disposable Condiment Cups – Not only are these little cups iconic for their use for jell-o shots, they also guarantee nice presentation and make clean up so much easier. How To Make Ahead Jello shots are a great party treat to make ahead of time. They last for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Cover them and only decorate them right before serving. Piña Colada Jello Shots Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best light yellow jello shots. Do not add too much additional alcohol. While jello shots don’t taste overly boozy, they still pack a punch. Moreover, adding too much vodka might keep them from setting properly.Store in the fridge until ready to use. Otherwise the jello might become liquid again.Add decorations right before serving. Candy, whipped cream or fruit decorations might react with the jello and become slimy and unappetizing. HOW TO STORE Refrigerate: Store jello shots covered and undecorated in the fridge until ready to use. They will last for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. More Jello Shot Recipes Nothing creates more instant party fun than a colorful tray of delicious and boozy jello shots. We love serving Tequila Sunrise, Orange Creamsicle and Peach Jello Shots. Candy Corn Jello Shots Orange Creamsicle Jello Shots Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots More Party Drink Recipes If you are looking for other scrumptious alcoholic drink recipes you have to try our Dirty Shirley Drink or Blackberry Cocktail Recipe. For some yummy and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, check out Andrea’s list of Delicious Summer Drink Recipes. Dirty Shirley Drink The Best Red Wine Sangria Spiked Apple Cider Blackberry Gin Cocktail Recipe Common Questions For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about making piña colada jello shots. Can too much alcohol keep my jello shots from setting? Unfortunately that can happen if you add too much extra alcohol. Put your faith in us on this one! We have tried and tested different amounts of alcohol with this recipe and have found 4 oz of coconut rum to be the perfect amount. Even though jello shots don’t taste overly strong, they still pack a punch. How do I make filling jello shot cups less messy? We love using a glass measuring cup with a spout to fill the shot glasses, but you can use any bowl or container with a spout. We additionally recommend setting the shot glasses on a tray before filling them. This way you don’t have to move individual filled cups and risk spilling on the way to the fridge. What is the difference between coconut milk and coconut cream? While coconut milk and coconut cream are both made from coconut flesh and water, there is a difference in the water and fat content. Very similar to milk and heavy cream, coconut cream has more fat and less water content than coconut milk. It is therefore a lot thicker and creamier. 5 from 1 vote Piña Colada Jello Shots Recipe Author Andrea + Stef Course Drinks Cuisine American, vegetarian Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 24 servings Creamy combination of pineapple and coconut in a jello shot. These piña colada jello shots are great for any occasion. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentsaucepanwhiskshot glasses or disposable condiment cups with lids Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 4 oz Malibu rum▢ 8 oz hot water▢ 3 oz pineapple jello▢ ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk▢ ¼ cup coconut cream (not coconut milk) InstructionsBoil water and add jello. Stir until dissolved. Let sit to cool. Once cooled, add rum. Stir to combine. Add in sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream and stir to combine. Pour into shot glasses or 2 oz condiment cups. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.Garnish with whipped cream or an orange wedge and maraschino cherry. Serve. Notes Use disposable condiment cups or disposable shot glasses for easy cleanup. Do not add alcohol to the water to be boiled. Substitute your favorite alcohol for the rum, if you prefer. NutritionCalories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.01mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet