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Non Alcoholic Jello Shots are the fun, fizzy, totally kid friendly party treat that lets everyone join in, made with just sparkling grape juice and Jell-O. I started making these for Maddie and Lizzie’s birthday parties so the kids could have their own special shots, and now they steal the show at every family gathering right next to our 3 ingredient pink punch.
With a quick swap you can make these sparkling jello shots boozy for the grownups too, but the original is 100 percent alcohol free.
Non Alcoholic Jello Shots Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 28 shots
- ⚡ Calories: 30kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and lightly fizzy with a fun jiggly bite
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, on par with our 3 ingredient pink punch
Quick Answer
Dissolve a package of Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water, whisking until smooth. Stir in 2 cups of chilled sparkling white grape juice, then divide the mixture among small shot cups. Chill in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours until set, top with sprinkles, and serve. They are completely alcohol free and kid friendly.
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- Non Alcoholic Jello Shots Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Non Alcoholic Jello Shots
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Non Alcoholic Jello Shots FAQs
- Other Recommended Party Treat Recipes
- Non Alcoholic Jello Shots Recipe (Sparkling Kid Friendly)
Why This Recipe Works
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- Sparkling grape juice replaces the booze. Chilled sparkling white grape juice cocktail gives these shots a festive, fizzy, grown up look and a sweet fruity flavor with zero alcohol, so everyone can enjoy them.
- Boiling water dissolves the Jell-O completely. Whisking the Jell-O into a full two cups of boiling water first ensures it dissolves smoothly so your shots set up firm and clear with no gritty bits.
- Chilled juice keeps it festive. Adding the sparkling juice cold, after the Jell-O mixture has cooled slightly, keeps the set quick and even and the flavor bright.
- Any flavor works. Use any Jell-O flavor to match your party theme. Raspberry and red make a festive shot, while blue raspberry or lime are fun for holidays.
- Sprinkles make them party ready. A little sprinkle on top right before serving makes these look celebratory and special, perfect for birthdays and holidays.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They are completely alcohol free, so kids and grownups can all enjoy them together.
- They need just two simple ingredients plus sprinkles and come together in minutes.
- They are endlessly customizable for any holiday or party theme, like our 3 ingredient pink punch.
Key Ingredients
You only need a couple of simple ingredients to make these fun party shots. Here is what each one does.
- Jell-O: Any flavor you like. It sets the shots and brings the sweet fruity flavor and fun color.
- Sparkling White Grape Juice: The alcohol free swap that gives these shots a festive, fizzy, grown up feel.
- Boiling Water: Dissolves the Jell-O completely so the shots set up smooth and firm.
- Sprinkles: An optional but festive topping that makes them party ready.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
Customize these jello shots for any occasion, or make a boozy version for the adults.
- Make them boozy: For an adult version, replace 1 cup of the sparkling juice with vodka, rum, or champagne.
- Match your theme: Use any Jell-O color, red for the 4th of July, green for St. Patrick’s Day, orange for Halloween.
- Layer the colors: Set one flavor, then add a second on top for striped shots.
- Add fruit: Drop a small piece of fruit into each cup before chilling.
- Serve with punch: Set these out alongside our 3 ingredient pink punch for a full kid friendly drink station.
How to Make Non Alcoholic Jello Shots
- Boil 2 cups of water, take it off the heat, add the Jell-O packet, and whisk until dissolved.
- Keep whisking until the Jell-O is completely dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the 2 cups of chilled sparkling grape juice.
- Let the mixture cool slightly so it is easier to pour.
- Evenly divide the mixture among small shot cups and add the lids.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours until set, then top with sprinkles and serve.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use chilled sparkling juice so the shots set faster and keep more fizz.
- Whisk until fully dissolved to avoid grainy or cloudy shots.
- Use a measuring cup with a spout or a squeeze bottle to fill the cups cleanly.
- Do not add sprinkles until serving, or they will sink and bleed.
- Make them ahead, they keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Lay the cups on a tray before filling so they are easy to move to the fridge.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
These non alcoholic jello shots are perfect for parties where kids and adults are celebrating together. Set them out at birthdays, baby showers, and holidays next to our 3 ingredient pink punch for a fun kid friendly drink table.
They are easy to theme for any occasion. Use red and blue Jell-O for a patriotic Fourth of July spread, or match the colors to a birthday party. Pile them on a tray with a bowl of firecracker chex mix for snacking.
For mixed crowds, make a kid friendly batch and a boozy batch so everyone has an option. Keep them chilled until serving and add the sprinkles at the last minute for the most festive look.
Non Alcoholic Jello Shots FAQs
Yes, these Non Alcoholic Jello Shots are completely alcohol free and totally safe for kids. They are made with sparkling white grape juice instead of alcohol, so the whole family can enjoy the fun jiggly shots at any party.
To make an adult version, simply replace 1 cup of the sparkling grape juice with 1 cup of vodka, rum, or champagne. Keep the rest of the recipe the same. Make a separate batch so you have both kid friendly and boozy options.
These Non Alcoholic Jello Shots need 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator to set firm. For best results, make them the morning of or the night before your party so they have plenty of time to chill.
Absolutely. They are a great make ahead party treat. Prepare them up to 3 days in advance and keep them covered in the fridge. Add the sprinkles right before serving so they stay bright and do not bleed.
Any sparkling juice or even regular juice works. Sparkling apple cider, sparkling lemonade, or clear soda all make great alcohol free jello shots. Just match the juice color to your Jell-O flavor for the prettiest result.
This recipe makes about 28 two ounce shots. It is easy to double for a big party or cut in half for a smaller gathering. Just keep the ratio of 2 cups boiling water to 2 cups sparkling juice per Jell-O package.
Putting together a kid friendly drink station? Add our 3 ingredient pink punch next.
If jello shots are a hit at your parties, graduate to creamy salted caramel pudding shots next.
Pair these sparkling shots with an American flag fruit pizza and the party theme is locked.
For a fun, fruity refresher, try our Peach Arnold Palmer.
Non Alcoholic Jello Shots Recipe (Sparkling Kid Friendly)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups boiling water
- 6 ounce Jell-O package any flavor you wish, I used raspberry here!
- 2 Cups Sparkling White Grape Juice Cocktail
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water and take off the heat. Add the packet of Jell-O and whisk until it is dissolved.2 Cups boiling water, 6 ounce Jell-O package
- Add the sparkling grape juice, and make sure this is chilled. It is important! Stir once to combine.2 Cups Sparkling White Grape Juice Cocktail
- Lay out 28 2-ounce plastic shot glasses or containers of similar portion sizes onto a sheet tray.
- Evenly divide the mixture among the cups. Add the tops.
- Place into the fridge for 2-4 hours to set.
- Top them with sprinkles, serve, and enjoy!Sprinkles
Notes
- Chill the sparkling grape juice beforehand for the best fizz.
- Customize your shots with different colors and fruity flavors of Jell-O for a vibrant display.
- If opting for alcohol, use 1 cup alcohol to 1 cup sparkling grape juice to ensure the Jell-O sets properly.
- Add the sprinkles just before serving to keep them bright and colorful.
- For adult parties, label your Jell-O shots clearly to keep them separate from the kid-friendly versions.
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Congratulations…this post was featured on Create It Thursday #32! Thanks for sharing such a great idea with us last week!
These look so good! I know my toddlers would love them too. Just pinned it!
I love the jello shots! It’s like a grown up, classy version. Thanks for sharing!
Those look totally delicious!!! Pinning, and thanks for sharing at my link party!
Dropping by from the Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party…love the gold sprinkles! I’ll be pinning those Jell-O shots to share with the family. (Cool that I can!)
I love this entire post! The jell-o shots sound so good and the kids would LOVE them. I’m a sucker for Reindeer Chow, I love peanut butter!
Thanks for two great recipes!
Sami
Love the idea of jello and sparkling juice! I bet it has a perfect bit of fizz! Thanks for linking to the all things pretty party!
These are fantastic, and who would have thought about the Sparkling white grape juice cocktail….the endless possibilities of creations. Thanks for sharing!
Reindeer chow! I totally need to make some this Christmas. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
What a great kids recipe!
Again, thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Wow, the reinderr chow looks delicious! 🙂
Love the reindeer food! I would be thrilled to get that as a party favor! Thanks for sharing!