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These fun Halloween party shots are quick, easy to make, and oh-so eye-catching! Halloween eyeball jello shots look cute and spooky, and everyone will want one, or even a matching pair! You only need four ingredients to prepare these spine-chilling jello shots – strawberry jello, red berry vodka, boiling water, and candy eyeballs or gummy eyeballs. Add these creepy jello shots for Halloween to your party drink list because these ghoulishly fun concoctions are sure to be the talk of the night!
Make your Halloween party even more fun by serving up these creepy eyeball jello shots. They’re quick and simple to prepare and taste sweet and fruity.
Love jello shots? You can also make vampire’s kiss vial shooters, ectoplasm syringe jello shots, or mulled wine Fireball jello shots.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: The recipe is super-simple. Just dissolve the jello powder in water, add vodka and fill the shot glasses. Once the shots are set, simply add a candy eye to each!
Prep them in advance: Jello shots have to be made ahead (so they can set) so you can just forget about them until it’s time to serve.
Fun for Halloween: These are great for a Halloween party because they’re spookily cute!
Halloween Eyeball Jello Shot Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Strawberry jello: You can use another red jello flavor if you want such as raspberry.
Red berry vodka: Use another flavor if you want or even plain vodka.
Boiling water: To dissolve the jello powder.
Eyeball candies: To decorate the Halloween shots, these edible eyes are perfect.
How to Make Eyeball Jello Shots
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the jello mixture: Dissolve the jello powder in boiling water and stir in the vodka.
Assemble the shots: Pour the jello mixture into shot glasses.
Let them set: Refrigerate them for a couple of hours or until set.
Add the candy eyes: Top each one with a candy eyeball just before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Sugar-free version: You can use sugar-free jello if preferred and (if you can find them) sugar-free candy eyeballs.
A different liquor: You can use another flavor of vodka, plain vodka, or even another liquor altogether such as gin or white rum.
Another decoration: Swap the candy eyeballs for a pair of smaller eyeballs, or for gummy worms or your preferred edible Halloween garnishes.
Change the consistency: Make them thinner by adding more vodka or thicker by adding less.
Change the color: Use purple, green or red food coloring to add a Halloween vibe if you’re using unflavored gelatin.
Serving Suggestions
Spooky snacks: Pair these Halloween eyeball jello shots with a skull veggie platter or mummy hot dogs.
Creepy sweet treats: Halloween ice cream is worth making and these Frankenstein donuts are cute.
Haunted drinks: This Halloween apple cider punch is fun, or you could whip up some black cosmopolitans!
How to Store Jello Shots with Eyeballs
Store: Keep these (without the candy eyes) for up to a week, with lids on them.
Freeze: These don’t freeze.
Top Tips
Make them on a baking sheet: You’re less likely to spill the shots if you fill the shot glasses on a baking sheet before transferring them into the refrigerator to set.
Add the candy eyes last: If you add them too early, they’ll soften, so add them just before serving.
Don’t add too much alcohol: The more you add, the less the jello shots will set.
Eyeball Jello Shot Recipe FAQs
No, because they’re more likely to spill if you do.
You can find different kinds online. These 3D bloodshot eyes are perfect for Halloween!
Yes, of course. Just omit the vodka.
Halloween Bloodshot Eye Shooter Recipe
Halloween Eyeball Jello Shots
Equipment
- Plastic Shot Cups with Lids 2-ounce
Ingredients
- 1 Box strawberry jello, 3 ounce package
- ¾ Cup vodka, red berry flavor
- 1¼ Cups boiling water
- 9 bloodshot eye candies
Instructions
- Stir the jello and boiling water in a large measuring cup until dissolved.
- Stir in the red berry vodka.
- Fill the shot glasses leaving just a little room at the top to prevent spillage.
- Refrigerate them for 2 hours or until completely set.
- Add a candy on top of each shot just before serving.
Notes
Add the candy eyes last: If you add them too early, they’ll soften, so add them just before serving.
Don’t add too much alcohol: The more you add, the less the jello shots will set.
Nutrition
Halloween eyeball jello shots are so easy to prepare and they make a fun addition to any Halloween party. These shots are berry flavored and have a splash of red berry flavor vodka along with strawberry jello. They’re finished off with candy eyeballs for the ultimate Halloween thrill!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Does it really only make 9?
Yes. Double up if you want more!
I love this idea. So fun and taste so good!
I haven’t tried these yet, but Bella’s other Halloween jello shots are my go-to party recipe. Excited to have a new one to try out this year.