Eggnog Jello Shots

Table of Contents

1. Eggnog Jello Shots Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Eggnog Jello Shots
4. How to Serve Eggnog Jello Shots
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Eggnog jello shots are a fun and festive treat that is sure to make this holiday season even better. These yummy eggnog jello shots blend creamy eggnog, rum, vodka, and spicy nutmeg with a fluffy whipped cream topping. Spice up your holiday party with these simple eggnog jello shots.

Is eggnog one of your favorite holiday flavors? Then you’ll want to make Eggnog Fudge, Eggnog Poke Cake, and Chocolate Eggnog Pie.

Eggnog Jello Shots Ingredients

You will need:

• 1 cup eggnog
• 2 packets unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup dark rum
• ¼ cup vanilla vodka
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• whipped cream

PRO TIP: I usually serve our simple Jello shots in mini 2-ounce cups with lids. If you can’t find the ones with lids, any small plastic shot glasses would also work.

Substitutions and Additions

EGGNOG: You can use store-bought eggnog, or if you have a preferred homemade eggnog recipe, you could use it for these eggnog jello shots. 

VODKA: If you already have an unflavored vodka, can you substitute it for the vanilla vodka and just add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to your liquids. 

WHIPPED CREAM: You can either make your own homemade whipped cream, use the store-bought whipped cream in the spray can, or add a scoop of Cool Whip on top of eggnog.

How to Make Eggnog Jello Shots

STEP ONE: Pour your eggnog into a small sauce pot and sprinkle the gelatin over the top of it; allow the gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes.

STEP TWO: Bring the mixture up to a simmer over medium heat.

STEP THREE: Remove the eggnog from the heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

PRO TIP: Allow the dissolved gelatin mixture to cool slightly before adding in the vodka. This will prevent the alcohol from boiling out, resulting in weaker shots. By pouring the eggnog mixture into a separate container, it will allow the mixture enough time to cool to a sufficient temperature and make it easier to pour into your individual shot glasses!

STEP FOUR: Stir in the rum, vodka, and half the nutmeg.

STEP FIVE: Pour the mixture into 2-ounce cups. Place the caps on the cups and place them in the fridge for 2 hours until the jello sets.

STEP SIX: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

PRO TIP: You could also add festive green and red sprinkles to the top of your whipped cream to make this treat extra colorful.

How to Serve Eggnog Jello Shots

Your next holiday party will be extra spectacular when you serve these fabulous eggnog jello shots. A fun way to add even more festive adult drinks to your get-together, these eggnog jello shots are basically the greatest idea ever for Christmas and holiday parties. Serve them with a plate of Christmas cookies and other scrumptious holiday treats. 

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftover eggnog shots in the fridge for up to four days. 

MAKE-AHEAD: These rum eggnog jello shots can be made a few days in advance. This is the perfect way to get something off your list early if you are hosting a big party.

IN THE FREEZER: This spiked eggnog recipe doesn’t tend to freeze very well because of the gelatin and alcohol.

Eggnog jello shots take a favorite holiday drink and turn it into something new and exciting. Come Christmastime, certain flavors are annual favorites, and eggnog is at the top of that list. With their creamy eggnog flavor and the extra punch of rum and vodka, these shots are just about the greatest invention ever. Make your holiday party even more fun by serving the classic Christmas drink in jello-shot form.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do these jello shots end up with a jello texture like classic jello shots? 

With the gelatin, they get that jello texture, but they have more of a creamy texture from the eggnog.

There were some lumps in the eggnog after cooking. Is that okay? 

That is okay. It just means some of that gelatin didn’t absorb the liquid. As long as it’s not a large clump, it will be fine. If it’s a very large clump, try to smush it with a rubber spatula, then stir it up.

Do any other liquors work in these jello treats? 

You can use any liquor that you would normally find in eggnog. Some of the most popular are spiced rum, bourbon, and brandy. 

How long in advance can I make these Christmas jello shots? 

Don’t make these any more than four days in advance. After that, they start to get a build-up of condensation on top.

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