Pumpkin Patch Jello Shots

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the fall season? Check out this delicious pumpkin patch jello shots recipe for your next fall party!

It’s that time of year again – fall is officially here, and you know what that means: pumpkins! Whether it’s carvings, costumes, or coffees, there’s something for everyone to enjoy about pumpkin season.

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the upcoming season with friends, why not try making some delicious pumpkin patch jello shots?

These delectable treats are sure to get anyone in the autumn spirit; all without any of the mess associated with carving real pumpkins.

With this easy recipe up your sleeve, you can make sure everyone gets their “pumpkin fix” this season!

Can You Get Drunk Off Jello Shots?

Yes, they are made with alcohol! Although the alcohol content isn’t a lot, they are so fun and easy to eat, the alcohol can really sneak up on you.

This recipe is intended only for responsible adults of legal drinking age. It is purely intended for entertainment purposes.

Please enjoy these responsibly and with moderation.

Tips for Making the Best Jello Shots

• Place your shot glasses on a sheet pan before filling them to make placing them in the refrigerator easier.
• If the shot comes out stiffer than normal, not enough liquid was used.
• If the shot won’t set up, it means too much alcohol was used.
• Do not replace the water with alcohol, if you put too much alcohol into your Jello Shot then it won’t set.

Make Ahead & Storage Instructions

Jello shots store well in the fridge for up to a week, they are safe to consume for about 2 weeks but the gelatin does start to break down after a week, which can give the shots a weird consistency.

If you are making these jello shots ahead of time or taking them to a party, be sure to buy shot cups with lids and store in the fridge until serving. If you using glass shot glasses be sure to cover each with plastic wrap pressed down to the surface of the shot to prevent the shots from getting a hard “skin”.

You should plan to consume the shots within 30 – 45 minutes of removing from the refrigerator.

About the Equipment Needed to Make Jello Shots

16 2-Ounce jello shot cups or just a sheet pan.

Turkey Baster – It is a lot easy and less messy to fill the shot glasses with a turkey baster. These are pretty inexpensive and can be found at most grocery stores.

About the Ingredients for Pumpkin Patch Jello Shots

Gelatin – Plain, unflavoured gelatin.

Moonshine – We used pumpkin pie moonshine but any pumpkin flavoured spirits will do. Pumpkin spice whisky is great here!

Food colouring – Use only gel food colouring to make jello shots, as liquid food colouring could water down the mix, and prevent it from setting.

Jello – Use orange flavoured jello mix. Don’t worry about the flavour, as the spiced rum takes it over.

Rum – Use your favourite spiced rum.

Coconut – Toasted coconut makes the “hay” for the pumpkins to sit on.

Pumpkins – Grab some mello cream pumpkins for the garnish!

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How to Make Pumpkin Patch Jello Shots

Yields: 16 Servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

For the Bottom Layer:

1 box 2 gelatin packets
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
½ cup chilled Pumpkin Pie Moonshine
2 Drops Black food coloring

For the Orange Layer:

• 1 box Orange Jello Mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup chilled Spiced Rum

For the Top Layer:

• 1 box 2 gelatin packets
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup chilled Pumpkin Pie Moonshine
• 2 Drops Black food colouring

For the Garnish:

• Toasted Coconut
• Pumpkin shaped Candy

Instructions:

For the Bottom Layer:

Slowly add boiling water to the Gelatin mix in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until gelatin is dissolved.

Add the cold water and liquor to the gelatin mix. Whisk until combined.

Pour into 2 oz snack cups, then refrigerate for 1 hour.

For the Orange Layer:

Slowly add boiling water to the Orange Jello mix in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until jello is dissolved.

Add the cold water and liquor to the Jello mix. Whisk until combined.

Pour into 2 oz snack cups, then refrigerate for 1 hour.

For the Top Layer:

Slowly add boiling water to the Gelatin mix in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until gelatin is dissolved.

Add the cold water and liquor to the gelatin mix. Whisk until combined.

Pour into 2 oz snack cups, then refrigerate for 1 hour.

Garnish and enjoy