Pina Colada Jello Shots

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These Pina Colada Jello Shots are so delicious! If you like the usual Pina Colada drink (it’s my favorite!) then these are perfect for you. 

I love bringing these along on a trip to the lake or the beach! Be sure to also try our Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots, Pool Party Jello Shots, or Peach Jello Shots for your next Summer event.

Pina Colada Jello Shots

Pina Colada Jello Shots

Ingredients:

  • 12 (2 oz) plastic jello shot cups
  • 1 (3 oz) box JELL-O island pineapple gelatin
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup Malibu Rum – chilled
  • Optional – fresh pineapple wedge, for garnish
  • Optional – maraschino cherries, for garnish

How To Make Pina Colada Jello Shots

  1. Lay the 12 jello shot cups out on a cookie sheet and set aside.  
  2. Add the pineapple juice to a medium saucepan and heat under medium heat for 5 minutes.  Do not allow the juice to boil. Remove from heat.
  3. Open the pineapple gelatin box and pour the contents into a medium mixing bowl.  Pour the hot pineapple juice into the bowl with the powdered gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
  4. Add the cold Malibu rum and stir well.
  5. Pour the gelatin mixture into the jello shot cups, filling almost up to each rim and return the cups to the cookie sheet.
  6. Chill overnight or for at least 4 hours.  Once the gelatin has set, you can place lids on the cups.
  7. Optional: Before serving, add a fresh pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry to each cup.
  8. ENJOY!!

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Pina Colada Jello Shots
4.93 from 51 votes

Pina Colada Jello Shots

These Pina Colada Jello Shots are so delicious! If you like the usual pina colada drink (it’s my favorite!) then these are perfect for you. 
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3 oz box JELL-O island pineapple gelatin
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup Malibu Rum – chilled
  • Optional – fresh pineapple wedge for garnish
  • Optional – maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • Lay the 12 jello shot cups out on a cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Add the pineapple juice to a medium saucepan and heat under medium heat for 5 minutes.  Do not allow the juice to boil. Remove from heat.
  • Open the pineapple gelatin box and pour the contents into a medium mixing bowl.  Pour the hot pineapple juice into the bowl with the powdered gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
  • Add the cold Malibu rum and stir well.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture into the jello shot cups, filling almost up to each rim and return the cups to the cookie sheet.
  • Chill overnight or for at least 4 hours.  Once the gelatin has set, you can place lids on the cups.
  • Optional: Before serving, add a fresh pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry to each cup.
  • ENJOY!!

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Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    I thought they would be too sweet using the pineapple juice, but I was wrong. They were perfect. I threw in a little cranberry juice too (minus some pineapple) to make them taste like a Malibu Bay breeze They were a hit!