Pina Colada Jello Shots
Pina Colada Jello Shots turn a summer cocktail staple into fun shots perfect for any party! It’s a tropical combination that your friends will enjoy!
I love coconut and piña coladas are always a good idea during the summer. Sit out by the pool, sip on a cold drink your amazing bartender husband made for you, and give doing anything productive the finger. It’s bliss! These rum jello shots are all of that in one little cup of boozy fun. Make a pan, put ’em out, and watch them disappear! Unique jello shots are always a party starter at our house and these pineapple coconut jello shots are always in season.
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It’s my birthday!!!
Yep. It is. Today I turn 32 and to celebrate I made you all shots! Because I love you and I want you to be happy!!
These shots are SUPER easy to make. Like so easy there’s no reason you shouldn’t make them…right now!
How to make pina colada jello shots
- Mix water & gelatin. Add hot water and sugar. Whisk.
- Add juice, rum, and coconut. Whisk.
- Pour into cups and chill out. Add cherries on top if you like.
Bam! Told you they were easy. The best part about this pina colada jello shots recipe is you can make them ahead of time, pop on the lids and serve when ready. Or pack them in a cooler and taking them along tubing or to a friend’s house. This jello shot recipe is made for sharing!
I totally thought I had bought cherries with stems, but apparently not. No extra presentation points today, but then again there’s nothing leftover when you pop your shot. Oh!! And make sure you rinse and dry the cherries! You don’t want a bleeder!! And if you’re not into cherries, that’s cool too. Just leave them off, no biggie.
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**Notes for how to make these shots using pineapple jello mix are in the comments below.**
Pina Colada Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder or 1 envelope gelatin powder
- ¼ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Coco Real cream of coconut
- ½ cup silver rum or coconut rum
- 12 maraschino cherries rinsed and dried
- 12 two-ounce plastic cups with lids
Instructions
- Place plastic cups on a small baking sheet (for easy transporting). Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup water, and allow the powder to soak in for 2 minutes.
- Add sugar to the boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Pour the boiling water into the gelatin and whisk until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Add the pineapple juice, coconut syrup, and rum. Whisk to combine.
- Pour jello mixture into prepared cups. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until jello had begun to thicken.
- Remove jello from the fridge and place one cherry in the center of each cup. Press gently down to partially submerge the cherry. Refrigerate until completely set, about 2-3 hours.
- Cover each cup with a lid and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Happy Birthday, Julie!! These jello shots are a great way to celebrate! Wishing you all the best this year!!
Oh my gosh Julie these look fantastic!! And here’s to a Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!! These look delish! Pinned 🙂 Hope you have a fantastic day.
These are so fun! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been looking for some small cups with lids like you’ve used here. Where did you find them? Love the sounds of this recipe. Fun!
Hi Mary! You can find them at most grocery stores and Target, or you can order them off Amazon >> https://amzn.to/2uKvlzx
The Dollar Store has them.
The cups with lids can be purchased at Costco if you have one in your area.
I have all the stuff to make these but I can’t find the coconut syrup.
Hi Margaret! You can grab Coco Real on Amazon > https://amzn.to/2GNEhtC
OR you could grab some Torani coconut syrup (usually at Cost Plus World Market & Amazon) and use that instead. Hope this helps!
They have them at Binny’s and Beverages and More.
I don’t understand the 1 tablespoon 1 envelope gelatin. Do you mean 1 envelope plus an additional tablespoon, or just 1 tablespoon, or just 1 envelope.
Hi Katyee! It should be 1 tablespoon. 1 envelope of gelatin = 1 tablespoon. Some people buy the bigger jars of gelatin powder so I like to include both measurements. Apparently, my new recipe card tool is causing some trouble with the clarity of ingredients. Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I’ve updated the recipe card. I hope you enjoy the shots!!
Do you have a recommendation for this recipe with a 3 Oz. pineapple gelatin mix?
Hi Amanda! I would do 1 cup boiling water + the box of jello mix and whisk together until the jello is dissolved. Then whisk in 1/2 cup cold water, 1/2 cup silver rum, and the cream of coconut. (Or skip the cold water and use 1 cup rum if you want them boozier.) Chill and add cherries as directed. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hello,
I tried making this with the pineapple jello mix and it never turned into jello. I looked in the comments for the recipe with the pineapple jello mix and couldn’t find it. 🙁
Hi Ashley! Here are the directions for using jello mix…
1 cup boiling water + 3oz box of jello mix and whisk together until the jello is dissolved.
Then whisk in 1/2 cup cold water, 1/2 cup silver rum, and the cream of coconut.
(Or skip the cold water and use 1 cup rum if you want them boozier.)
Chill until set and add cherries as directed.
I cant wait to make these! I’m just wondering if you could you use a Pina Coloda mix similar to the sweet and sour mix used for the margarita jello shots?
Hi Kaiyla! You could try the pina colada mix in place of the pineapple juice and cream of coconut. 🙂
Dissolve lime jello in 1 cup boiling water add 1/3 cup each cold water , tequila and triple sec. let them set. Margarita jello shots.
Hi! Do I need to lower one of the other liquids in your recipe if I up the alcohol and if so which one?
Hi Chelsea! If you cup the rum to 1 cup, I would add another 1/2 tablespoon of gelatin (at the start of the recipe), and add another 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and 1 Tbsp of cream of coconut to help balance things out. 🙂
Will doubling the recipe effect its ability to solidify? It looks like a lot of liquid when I double it. Thanks!
Hi Alyssa! As long as you double the gelatin too, you’re good to go. Since the jello mixture gets put into small cups, it’ll still set up in the same amount of time.
Another idea is use the 3oz pineapple jello mix , dissolve it with 1 cup hot water and substitute the 1 cup of cold water for a cup of coconut flavored rum… that way you don’t have to use the coconut cream.. that how I have made them and they turn out good!
There use to be a Pina colada flavor jello 🤤
How can I get some?
This is the closest thing I’m seeing online. No idea if it’s good or not.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ahmed-Halal-Jelly-Pina-Colada-6-packs/3914104872
I did see someone on eBay selling Jell-O brand pina colada gelatin in “sealed for display only” boxes. But that doesn’t really help. 🙂
Is it possible to use coconut water ?