Description
Create spooky and bold Black Jello Shots for your Halloween party. This recipe is easy to make, visually striking, and perfect for themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) box black cherry or grape Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup black soda (cola or black cherry soda)
- Black food coloring, as needed
- Optional: pinch of activated charcoal or gel tint for darker color
- Optional garnish: Halloween sprinkles, edible glitter, plastic spiders
Instructions
- Dissolve Jello: In a mixing bowl, combine Jello powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
- Add Liquids: Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup black soda.
- Color: Add black food coloring gradually until desired shade is reached. For deeper tones, use activated charcoal or gel coloring.
- Pour: Transfer mixture into shot cups, molds, or test tubes.
- Chill: Refrigerate 2–3 hours, until firm.
- Serve: Garnish with spooky toppings and enjoy cold.
Notes
- For kid-friendly versions, omit alcohol and use juice or soda.
- Layer with orange Jello for a festive black-and-orange combo.
- Use silicone molds for easy release and fun shapes.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days—do not freeze.
- Best served cold with spooky garnishes like sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Halloween, Party, Dessert
- Method: Chill, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A