Description
Cupid’s Arrow Jello Shots are a fun, festive treat perfect for parties and celebrations. Fruity red gelatin is spiked with vodka and lemon-lime soda, topped with whipped cream, and garnished with playful arrow picks for a whimsical Valentine’s Day or girls’ night dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (or cherry/raspberry for color variation)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold vodka (or juice for non-alcoholic)
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7UP, or club soda)
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
- Heart-shaped toothpicks or cocktail picks
- Small paper hearts or gummies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange 12-14 small plastic shot cups (2 oz each) on a baking tray.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water into a mixing bowl. Add the gelatin and whisk for 2 minutes until dissolved.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cold vodka and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda. Whisk gently.
- Carefully pour the mixture into shot cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Transfer the tray to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, until set.
- Top each shot with a swirl or dollop of whipped cream.
- Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter, and thread a paper heart or gummy onto a cocktail pick. Insert the pick into each shot for the ‘arrow’ effect.
- Serve cold, arranged on a platter.
Notes
Chill shot cups before pouring for faster setting. Don’t over-whisk gelatin to avoid bubbles. Add whipped cream and garnishes just before serving for best texture. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream. For vegan, use agar-based gelatin. Double the recipe for large crowds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (2 oz)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Jello shots, Valentine’s Day, party treats, whipped cream, easy dessert, festive, gelatin, vodka, girls night, bachelorette, potluck