Description

These Halloween Eyeball Jello Shots are a fun and spooky party treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Featuring red cherry or strawberry-flavored Jello with a playful lychee ‘eyeball’ stuffed with a blueberry or cherry, these shots combine sweet, tart, and boozy flavors with a creepy visual twist. Infused with vodka and set in individual shot cups, they provide the perfect eerie yet festive addition to your Halloween party menu.

Ingredients

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Jello Mixture

1 box (3 oz) red Jello (cherry or strawberry flavor)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup vodka (or ½ cup vodka + ½ cup cold water)
1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional, for firmer texture)

Eyeball Garnish

12 canned lychee fruits, drained
12 blueberries or maraschino cherries (to stuff inside lychees)

Serving

12 plastic shot cups

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Instructions

Prepare the Eyeballs: Drain the canned lychee fruits thoroughly. Insert one blueberry or maraschino cherry into the hollow center of each lychee to create the eyeball effect.
Dissolve the Jello: Boil 1 cup of water. Stir the red Jello powder into the boiling water until fully dissolved.
Add Unflavored Gelatin (Optional): If using for a firmer texture, dissolve the unflavored gelatin packet in 2 tablespoons of cold water, then stir it into the hot Jello mixture until completely dissolved.
Mix in Alcohol: Add 1 cup of vodka (or a mix of ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water) to the gelatin mixture. Stir well to combine evenly.
Cool the Mixture: Allow the Jello mixture to cool slightly, which prevents cooking or damaging the fruit when added.
Assemble Shots: Place one prepared lychee ‘eyeball’ into each plastic shot cup. Carefully pour the cooled Jello mixture over the eyeball.
Chill to Set: Refrigerate the filled shot cups for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set and firm.
Serve: Serve the eyeball Jello shots cold, arranged on a spooky tray. Add a drizzle of fake blood or red syrup for a more dramatic Halloween effect if desired.

Notes

Using unflavored gelatin is optional but recommended if you want a firmer, less wobbly shot.
You can substitute vodka with a flavored liquor like cherry vodka for enhanced flavor.
Ensure lychees are well-drained so the Jello sets properly without excess liquid.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with cold water or a flavored soda.
Prepare shots at least 4 hours before serving to allow enough time for gelatin to fully set.
Be careful pouring Jello mixture over the lychees to keep the ‘eyeballs’ centered and visually appealing.