Halloween is a the perfect holiday to celebrate with whimsical food and drink. Jiggly, creepy Squirm Jello Shots are just the ticket with a gummy worm lurking beneath the surface of the boozy jello. They can be easily modified for kids too (non-alcoholic option included).
I can’t resist creating some fun, whimsical recipes each Halloween. I have a load of them in the Halloween recipes section and pulled together some favorites for Spooktacular Halloween Party Recipes. Even still I love thinking up new ghoulish creations each fall!
One of the great things about Halloween is that the most loved foods challenge the senses. Ooey, gooey, jiggly recipes that imitate life in a scarier form are usually the favorites. Jello is a star in that regard and what better to make than a boozy Jello shot? These Glowing Candy Corn Vodka Frog shots are freaky but today I’m featuring Squrim Jello Shots.
Squirm Jello Shots are easy to make and add a dash of cringe-i-ness to your party plans. Obviously these are for adults only however you could recreate them without the vodka (substitute water in the same quantity) and kids could enjoy that version.
My favorite way to make them is using small 2-ounce snack/condiment cups with lids easily found at grocery stores or online. I bought them originally for a school project and have found so many uses for them. Jello shots are a great example. They are a perfect size and having lids makes them ideal for having out at a party buffet, easily stacking them in your refrigerator or transporting them. In my neighborhood someone typically offers ‘Trick or Drinking’ shots for parents accompanying ghosts and princesses invariably on freezing Halloween’s eve. How fun would these be for that?!
The directions are simple. Jello is mixed with boiling water, vodka and chilled water. Place a gummy worm in a condiment cup like these or whatever vessel you prefer. Fill with the jello mixture, seal and chill until firm (I chilled mine overnight). The worms are unpredictable. They may lurk under the surface or pop up exposing a tail or grinning smile above the surface!
Some other fun spooky jello creations to consider are Swampy Frog Egg Pudding or Creepy Spider Egg Pudding!
How to make Squirm Jello Shot recipe – Step by Step:
Squirm Jello Shot Recipe
These jiggly, creepy Squirm Jello Shots are perfect for Halloween (and maybe a gardening party) with gummy worms inside. These were made with grape jello to offset the color of the gummy worms but any color jello may be used.
For a NON-ALCOHOLIC version: replace the 2 cups of vodka with water and proceed with the recipe as noted.
The total recipe time will depend on chilling until the shots are firm. The time added for that is a three hour estimate.
Ingredients
- Water
- 3 3-ounce packages Grape Jell-O (any color may be used)
- 2 cups Vodka
- 42 Gummy Worms
- 42 Condiment Cups with lids or other vessel may be used
Instructions
Prepare condiment cups by placing one gummy worm in each one.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil. Stir in the jello packages to dissolve. Remove from heat.
Stir in the vodka and 3/4 cup ice cold water. Pour the jello mixture into each prepared condiment cup (about 1 1/2 ounce jello). Seal with lid and place in the refrigerator to set.
Recipe Notes
Recipe adapted from Pinterest (no original source).
robin rue says
These are perfect for the Halloween party we are having next weekend. My friends are going to love these.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those are great! I love the color and how it works with the shot. It looks like a worm drowning in blood. VERY Halloweeny. LOVE it!
Mitch says
I love this, and it is so easy, I have no excuse not to make it for my son and his friends, they will love it! Thanks for this recipe idea for Halloween, or any day I want to spook the kids!
Jeni Hawkins says
HAHA! These are adorable! I never would have thought to put gummy worms in Jell-O, but it definitely works. What a fun Halloween treat!
Jeanette says
This would be fun to do. I like how creative you are with something like this. I would have never thought about it but I know the kids would like it. It would be fun for them to open his lunch school and see something like this.
Catherine Sargent says
What a fun and yummy treat. I will have to make this for my friends Halloween party. I think I will make some with vodka and some with rum.
Melissa Chapman says
I would love to make these Jello shots for an adult Halloween party. I will have to get all my fun friends together to stay home have those shots and have a best costume contest!
Michelle Waller says
These look as fun to make as they are to enjoy! These would be perfect for a Halloween party for adults.
Maureen says
Wow these squirm jello shots are super cool. I think they would be great at my next adult Halloween party. I will have to try to make them up!
Pam says
These Jell-O shots are so fun for Halloween. Perfect balance between cool and creepy!
Kathy says
I love this idea! This will be great for Halloween. I can’t wait to make some of these. Great for adult Halloween parties too.
Kelly || Food, Fun & Faraway Places says
I wish we had a Halloween party to go to! I would love to make these for the party, even if I don’t have one… I might invite friends over to make them!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Oh my word! Those are soooo nasty…and yet, so fun! What a great idea for Halloween!
Randi says
Well, those are fun! So perfect for an adult Halloween party. I love the spiders!
Carol Cassara says
I haven’t had a jell-o shot in years, lol! I think this is perfect for Halloween especially if you’re hosting an all adult party! I’m sure a children’s version is nice too, the kids will find it cool!
Kelly Hutchinson says
These are absolutely brilliant! Not only do they look so fun, I bet they are super tasty too!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
Now these will definitely make the Halloween party a little more fun! I love the added gummy worms to make it look more creepy! It’s perfect for Halloween, without a doubt!
Wendy Polisi says
Now that’s a cute idea. Who says Halloween is just for kids, am I right??
Marissa Zurfluh says
This is for the party that happens after the kids go to bed, ha! I love this idea!
Chelley Martinka says
These are the creepiest shots! Can’t wait to make them!
Claudia Krusch says
This is such a fun idea. We are having a Halloween party next weekend. I am sure these will be a big hit.
travel blogger says
Yum! Jell-O shots are my favorite, and I love to go all out on holidays and create themed shots. These would be perfect to make for Halloween!
Amy Desrosiers says
These are really cute jell-o shots. I love gummy worms and would probably eat a ton of these.
Jessica Terry says
Oh these are so cute! Creepy Jello shots. They would be so much fun for a party.
brianne says
These look like so much fun, my kids would love this! I’m definitely making these for Halloween!
Brook Clifton says
Wow, I really love the idea and this will be perfect for our Halloween party.
Nicole Escat says
What a fantastic and fun idea! I’m sure that my kids will love this!