Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, pour 2 cups of boiling water over the gelatin powder.
- Stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear and smooth.
- If using alcohol, add 1 cup of vodka (or preferred spirit). If making non-alcoholic shots, add 1 cup of cold water or white grape juice.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add 1 cup of cold water and stir well.
- Carefully pour the jello mixture into disposable jello shot cups, filling them almost to the top.
- Place the cups on a baking sheet and transfer them to the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow them to set completely.
- Once the jello shots are firm, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each shot.
- Using a syringe or piping bag fitted with a fine tip, carefully pipe the black gel food coloring onto the whipped cream to create the Ghostface mask.
- Start with the eyes (two black ovals), then add the elongated mouth, the nose, and the hood details.
Notes
Store leftover jello shots in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered tightly. For variations, add a few drops of red food coloring for a bloody effect, create layers of different colored jello, add gummy worms or other spooky candies, or experiment with different flavored vodkas or juices. If the jello shots won't set, make sure the gelatin was dissolved properly and the correct proportions were used. If the Ghostface mask is blurry, ensure the jello shots are completely set before adding the whipped cream and black gel, and use gel food coloring.