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Blue gelatin shots topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

Blue Jello Shots with Rums and Coconut

Make-ahead blue jello shots with berry blue gelatin, pineapple juice, coconut rum, white rum, and Blue Curaçao. Chill 4 hours, then garnish and serve 12.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz berry blue Jell-O gelatin 85 g
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice chilled (see note)
  • 1/4 cup coconut rum chilled
  • 1/4 cup white rum chilled
  • 3 tbsp Blue Curaçao liqueur chilled
  • piped whipped cream for garnish (optional but recommended)
  • toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. Place the plastic jello shot cups on a sheet pan without lids; set aside.
  2. Put the powdered Jell-O into a mixing bowl, add the boiling water, and whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
  3. Whisk in the chilled pineapple juice, coconut rum, white rum, and Blue Curaçao until incorporated.
  4. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into each plastic cup, filling until nearly full.
  5. Move the sheet pan of jello shots to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until completely set. Attach lids to the cups and keep refrigerated until serving time.
  6. Just before serving, pipe a small amount of fresh whipped cream on top and scatter with toasted coconut flakes.
  7. Serve with tasting spoons and enjoy!