Squirm Jello Shots: A Creepy Jello Shot Recipe

Jello shots scream ‘party’ anytime but these Squirm Jello Shots will make you scream for a different reason! Halloween-party perfect and easy to make. Mocktail option too!

Halloween is 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.

These jello shots can be easily modified for kids too (non-alcoholic option included).

There are lots more fun recipes in the Halloween recipes section and some favorites for Spooktacular Halloween Party Recipes.

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.

What Is a Jello Shot?

Jello shots are a small portion of jello (equivalent of a liquor shot) that has been made with liquor vs water.

They can be made in a number of types of containers (my favorite listed below) and firm up like regular jello. However, eating them has the effect of drinking a cocktail!

Ingredients in Squirm Jello Shots

Grape Jello, vodka and gummy worms. Any color or flavor of jello may be used. The jello shots taste like the flavor of jello used.

One reason vodka jello shots work well is the flavor of the vodka is very neutral.

How to Make 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 container to make them in is these small 2-ounce snack/condiment cups with lids easily found at grocery stores or online.

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.

The directions for making Jello Shots are simple:

• Mix Jello mix with boiling water, vodka and chilled water.
• Place a gummy worm in a condiment cup (like those shown here 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!

Want more Jello Shot and Halloween jiggly recipe ideas?

• These Glowing Candy Corn Vodka Frog jello shots are freaky and fun!
• Creepy Halloween Worm Shots are sure to make your skin crawl
• Swampy Frog Egg Pudding takes traditional tapioca pudding and turns it on its ear
• Creepy Spider Egg Pudding uses popular boba tapioca pearls in a cringy new way.

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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.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword halloween jello shot, jello shot recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings 42

Calories 29 kcal

Author Toni Dash

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

1. Prepare condiment cups by placing one gummy worm in each one.

2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil.  

3. Stir in the jello packages to dissolve. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in the vodka and 3/4 cup ice cold water.  

5. 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

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.

Recipe adapted from Pinterest (no original source).

Nutrition Facts

Squirm Jello Shot Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.