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A layered jello shot with cherry jello on the bottom and pineapple jello above it with a cherry on top
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shots

These fun and fruity sunset-colored Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shots are the perfect shot of summer sweetness for any time of year. Start the night off right with a warm kick of vodka floating on a tropical breeze of cherry and pineapple.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jello shot, jello shots with vodka, vodka jello shots
Servings: 6
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • Fridge

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pineapple juice
  • 4 packets Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries with stems plus the juice
  • Optional: ¾ cup vodka chilled
  • 9 oz plastic cups

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat pineapple juice over medium heat. Do not let the juice boil.
  • Once the juice is heated and begins to put off steam, remove from heat.
  • Whisk in gelatin.
  • Divide the juice mixture between 2 bowls, you’ll want about 2 ½ cups in one bowl and 1 ½ cups in the other.
  • In the smaller bowl, stir in juice from the maraschino cherry jar.
  • In the larger bowl, stir in vodka. Optional.
  • Place your cups into a muffin tin to keep them steady and easier to move into and out of the refrigerator.
  • Divide the pineapple/cherry jello mixture evenly among the cups.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 ½ hours until cherry layer is set.
  • Add pineapple/vodka jello to the cups evenly, chill again for 1 ½ hours.
  • Once almost set, take the cups from the fridge and scoop out a small circle from the middle of the cups.
  • Place a maraschino cherry there. Chill again until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To Store: Keep leftover jello shots covered tightly with plastic caps or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Keep wrapped tightly with plastic sealed over the top for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 204mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg