✔ Updated · vodka or schnapps ratios, a no-alcohol version and setting times
Peach jello shots are sweet, wobbly little party bites made with peach gelatin and peach vodka or peach schnapps. They contain alcohol and are for adults of legal drinking age only, and I've added a no-booze version for everyone else. If you want a pink drink to pour alongside them, my pink panty dropper for one is the easy pick.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Let the hot gelatin cool for 5 minutes before the vodka goes in. Pouring alcohol into boiling liquid burns off some of it and makes the kitchen smell like a bar.
Why You'll Love These Peach Jello Shots
- Four ingredients, plus the peach rings that make them look like a party.
- They set firm, because the ratio keeps the alcohol at a level gelatin can handle.
- Make-ahead easy, so you can do them the night before and forget about them.
What You Need for Peach Jello Shots
- Peach gelatin: one 3 oz box makes about 16 one-ounce shots.
- Boiling water: it has to be properly boiling so the gelatin dissolves fully.
- Peach vodka or peach schnapps: the alcohol. Vodka is stronger and cleaner, schnapps is sweeter.
- Peach rings: the gummy candy garnish that makes them look so cute on a tray.
- Small cups with lids: 1 to 2 oz plastic cups make serving and storing easy.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Stick to the ratio. For one 3 oz box, I use 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold liquid, with no more than half of that cold liquid as 80-proof spirit. Go stronger and the shots stay soft and slumpy.
- Schnapps or vodka? Peach schnapps is sweeter and lower in alcohol, so I like half schnapps and half plain vodka. All peach vodka gives a cleaner, stronger shot.
- Chill your spirit. Cold vodka from the freezer helps the shots start setting faster, which matters when guests are arriving in a few hours.
- Spray the cups. A tiny mist of neutral oil, wiped out with a paper towel, helps the shots slide out cleanly. Honestly, a fingertip run around the edge works too.
- Peach rings go on last. Gummies get sticky and weepy in the fridge, so I add them right before the tray goes out.
- Make it a mocktail. Swap the vodka for chilled peach nectar or white grape juice and you get bright, fruity shots for kids or anyone skipping alcohol. Label the trays clearly so nobody grabs the wrong one.
Peach Jello Shots
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minutesPeach jello shots made with peach gelatin, boiling water and peach vodka (or peach schnapps), chilled until firm and topped with a peach ring candy. Makes about 16 one-ounce shots. Contains alcohol: for adults of legal drinking age.
Ingredients
- For the jello shots
1 3 oz box peach-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup peach vodka, chilled (or 1/4 cup vodka + 1/4 cup peach schnapps)
- To finish
16 peach ring gummy candies
whipped cream (optional)
16 1 to 2 oz plastic shot cups with lids
Directions
- Set 16 small shot cups on a tray that fits in your fridge.
- Pour the gelatin powder into a heatproof measuring jug or bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water and whisk for 2 minutes, until every granule has dissolved and the liquid looks clear.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cold water, then the chilled peach vodka (or vodka and peach schnapps). Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Chill uncovered for 2 to 4 hours, until fully set and firm to a light touch. Cover with lids once set.
- Just before serving, cut a slit in each peach ring and hook it over the rim of a cup. Add a swirl of whipped cream if you like.
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Alcohol Ratios at a Glance
Every option below uses one 3 oz box of peach gelatin and 1 cup boiling water. These shots contain alcohol and are for adults of legal drinking age.
| Version | Cold water | Alcohol | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic (this recipe) | 1/2 cup | 1/2 cup peach vodka | Firm, balanced |
| Peach schnapps | 1/2 cup | 1/2 cup peach schnapps | Sweeter, softer kick |
| Half and half | 1/2 cup | 1/4 cup vodka + 1/4 cup schnapps | My favorite |
| No alcohol | 1 cup (or peach nectar) | None | Kid-friendly mocktail |
More Party Shots
Want a second flavor on the tray? Try my tequila jello shots or a round of Vegas bomb shots. Planning ahead? Here's how long jello shots last in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make peach jello shots with peach jello?
Dissolve a 3 oz box of peach gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup chilled peach vodka. Pour into 16 small cups and chill for 2 to 4 hours until firm. Top with peach ring candies before serving.
Can you make jello shots with peach schnapps?
Yes. Use 1/2 cup peach schnapps in place of the vodka, or my favorite mix of 1/4 cup schnapps and 1/4 cup vodka. Schnapps is sweeter and lower in alcohol, so the shots taste fruitier and set a little firmer.
How long do peach jello shots take to set?
Most batches set in 2 to 4 hours in the fridge. Shallow cups set faster than deep ones. If you can, make them the night before so they are fully firm and well chilled.
How long do jello shots last in the fridge?
Covered jello shots keep their best texture for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. After that they start to weep and turn rubbery. Don't freeze them, because the gelatin breaks down and goes grainy when it thaws.
How strong are peach jello shots?
Each 1 oz shot in this recipe contains roughly a quarter of a standard shot of 80-proof vodka. They taste like candy, which is exactly why they sneak up on people, so serve them only to adults of legal drinking age and pace yourself.
