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Black Magic Jello Shots Recipe – Spooky, Layered, and Perfect for Halloween

Black Magic Jello Shots Recipe

4.70 from 13 votes
Calories: 123kcal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Black Magic Jello Shots are the ultimate Halloween party treat! With vibrant layers of blue and purple jello, these spooky shots are a fun and magical addition to your celebration. Topped with black sanding sugar, they bring a festive, eerie touch to your party table. Easy to make and deliciously boozy, these jello shots will be a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

Blue Layer:

  • 3 oz Blueberry Jello ½ cup powder
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup Vodka

Purple Layer:

  • 3 oz Grape Jello ½ cup powder
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup Vodka

Supplies:

  • 24 2-ounce plastic cups with lids
  • Sugar Black

Instructions

Prepare the Cups:

  • Place all 24 plastic cups on a baking sheet for easy transport. Leave the lids off.

Make the Blue Layer:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the berry blue jello mix. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until the powder dissolves. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka, then whisk to combine.

Pour the Blue Layer:

  • Fill each plastic cup halfway with the blue jello mixture. Transfer to the fridge and chill for about 45 minutes, or until the jello is just about set.

Make the Purple Layer:

  • While the blue layer is setting, in another mixing bowl, add the grape jello mix. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka, whisking to combine. Let the purple jello cool off a bit while the blue layer sets.

Pour the Purple Layer:

  • Remove the cups from the fridge and carefully pour the purple jello mixture over the set blue layer, filling the cups the rest of the way. Return the cups to the fridge and chill for at least 1-2 hours until fully set.

Finishing Touches:

  • Once the jello has completely set, sprinkle a layer of black sanding sugar on top of each shot. Don’t completely cover the purple jello—just enough to give it a spooky touch.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Place lids on each cup and refrigerate until ready to serve. These Black Magic Jello Shots are perfect for your Halloween party!

Notes

For the best results, prepare the purple layer while the blue layer is chilling, and allow the purple jello to cool before pouring it over the blue layer to avoid melting. The black sanding sugar adds a fun, spooky touch, but be careful not to overdo it so the vibrant purple still shows through.
Spooky, layered, and perfect for Halloween, Black Magic Jello Shots will cast a spell on your guests! Want more festive and fun party recipes? Join the Drink Buddy community for exclusive cocktail ideas and inspiration!

Estimated Nutrition:

Calories: 123kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)Protein: 1g (2%)Sodium: 83mg (4%)Potassium: 1mgSugar: 15g (17%)Calcium: 3mgIron: 0.02mg
CourseBeverage, Drinks, Shot
CuisineBeverage, Drinks, Jello Shots, Shot
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Drink Recipe, Jello Shot Recipe, Shot Recipe

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