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These chilling vampire kiss jello shots are a spooky mix of cherry jello and Fireball cinnamon whiskey layered in red and black. They make a dramatic addition to any adult Halloween party. The red layer pours first, sets slightly, then you top it with the black layer for a vampire blood effect. Use shot cups with lids for easy transport and serving. They are simple to make and full of seasonal fun.
These vampire kiss jello shots layer cherry jello with Fireball whiskey in red and black for a spooky Halloween treat. They are festive and easy to prepare.
More Halloween favorites to try include Halloween vial shooters, no churn Halloween ice cream, candy apples, and caramel apples!
Why You’ll Love It
Spooky layers: The red and black combo looks eerie and festive.
Quick to prepare: You just dissolve, mix and pour.
Portable: Shot cups with lids prevent leaks and spills.
Adult fun: Fireball adds a cinnamon kick that pairs well with the sweet cherry.
Party crowd pleaser: These shots disappear fast at any Halloween gathering.
Vampire Kiss Jello Shots Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Cherry jello: Adds sweet fruit flavor and vibrant red color.
Hot water: Helps dissolve the gelatin fully.
Fireball cinnamon whiskey: Provides tangy warmth and alcoholic kick. Fireball is a combination of Canadian whisky, sweeteners and cinnamon flavoring. It’s been around since the 1980s and wasn’t really known outside Canada for the first few years.
Cold water: Dilutes the mixture to the proper jell‑o consistency.
Black gel food dye: Turns the second layer inky black for contrast.
How to Make Halloween Jello Shots
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Dissolve jello: Stir cherry jello powder into hot water until dissolved.
Mix in liquor: Add Fireball and cold water and stir well.
Divide mixture: Pour half the mixture into a separate container.
Colour the second portion: Stir black gel food dye into the second half.
Layer first fill: Pour red mixture into shot cups and chill until set.
Top with black: Pour black mixture on top once red layer is firm.
Chill fully and serve: Store lids on cups before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Non alcoholic version: Replace the whiskey with cold water or juice.
Different flavours: Use raspberry or strawberry gelatin in place of cherry.
Another liquor: Try vodka or rum instead of Fireball for different notes.
Gluten free: All ingredients except flavored alcohol are gluten free, so check the liquor label if needed.
Serving Suggestions
With savory Halloween snacks: Enjoy mini charcuterie boards, spider pizza and mummy breakfast rolls.
With sweet treats: Pair them with Halloween Rice Krispie treats, candy corn peanut butter cookies and maybe one of these Halloween punch recipes.
How to Store Vampire Kiss Shots
Store: Keep shots upright in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
Freeze: Don’t freeze these shots. Jello texture changes when frozen and they may expand and break the containers.
Top Tips
Fill shot cups only partially: This helps prevent spills and makes lids fit securely. It’s easiest to pour the jello mixture directly from the measuring cup into the shot cups, since you’re using it anyway.
Use a measuring cup to pour: It helps minimize mess and makes layering precise.
Let the red layer set first: Pour the black layer only after the red is fully firm.
Push lids in firmly: This prevents leaks if you transport the shots.
Vampire Kiss Jello Shot FAQs
Yes but gel provides stronger colour with less additional liquid.
Yes you can chill them so they are ready to serve the next day.
Yes alcohol reduces gelatin strength, so do not exceed the recommended amount. I wouldn’t add more than ¾ cup of liquor to your shots.
Halloween Fireball Jello Shot Recipe
Vampire Kiss Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 Box jello, 3 ½-Ounce, cherry flavor
- 1 Cup water, boiling
- 1/2 Cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
- 1/2 Cup water, cold
- food coloring gel, black
Instructions
- Combine the jello and hot water in a medium mixing bowl and stir until the jello has dissolved fully.
- Add the Fireball and cold water. Stir well.
- Pour half of the jello mixture into a pourable measuring cup or another bowl.
- To one of the bowls/containers add the black food dye and stir well.
- Put your 10 shot cups on a baking sheet.
- Fill the cups about half full of the red jello and chill for about an hour or until set.
- Fill the cup the rest of the way with the black jello mixture and chill for another hour or until set.
- Cover the cups with their lids and keep chilled until serving.
Notes
Use a measuring cup to pour: It helps minimize mess and makes layering precise.
Let the red layer set first: Pour the black layer only after the red is fully firm.
Push lids in firmly: This prevents leaks if you transport the shots.
Nutrition
Vampire kiss jello shots are an easy and entertaining way to serve booze at a Halloween event. With classic cherry jello softened by Fireball whiskey and topped with a black layer, a Halloween Fireball shooter will serve up spooky vibes in every cup. If you want new Halloween jello shot ideas, give them a try. They’re perfect to prep ahead, transport, and serve chilled with minimal effort. Your guests will love the look and the kick from these Halloween shots!
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Recipe looks great but I have a few questions, can I use a different liquor? (planning to make a lot and want different liquor options) Do these make your mouth black because of food coloring?
Hi James, you only need a couple of drops of the black food dye, as a little goes a long way. Since these are jello shots that you pretty much just tip into your mouth and swallow, they shouldn’t make your mouth black at all. As for the liquor, I used Fireball cinnamon whiskey because I love the warming flavor (and had half a bottle to use up!) but anything should work here. Dark colored liquors might make the red layer a darker red. Experiment with anything you want – vodka, Bacardi, gin etc (or even liquor-free ones for the kids or those who don’t drink?)
These are so fun! I made these last year for a Halloween party and I’m making these again for the next one. The Fireball whiskey with cherry is so good!
Yes! It is a tasty combo!
These are adorable! Can’t wait to make them for our Halloween party this year!
I made these for a Halloween party and people enjoyed them! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Made these last year and ready to make them again this Halloween. Hands down the BEST JELLO SHOTS! II love the fireball in it
The black and red layers look sexy and Halloweeny! I had to order cinnamon whiskey online because they don’t have Fireball where I live, but it was worth it. These will get any Halloween party started on a high note. I used black food color gel and found I only needed a couple of tiny drops – don’t add too much at once when you make these Halloween jello shots!
Do the colours turn out matte like the pic or clear and shiny like jello?
If the colour doesn’t look the way that you want, add a bit more food colouring. The “matte” look is from the container it is in if I am understanding your question correctly.