Summer is here and these Ocean Water Jello Shots are just the thing to celebrate beach season!
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Are you looking for something extra fun to serve at your next pool party?
Look no further than these fun Ocean Water jello shots!
Named after the bright blue sea, these tasty treats are sure to be a hit for any beach day out too!
Not only are they delicious, but they also look great.
You could also serve them without alcohol for a ocean or shark themed birthday party too!
Ocean Water Jello Shots Ingredients
Although these delicious jello shots are the color of the ocean, the name actually comes from the type of Jello used.
The US fast food chain, Sonic, has an amazing drink called Ocean Water that is a mix of blue coconut water, ice and Sprite.
They also make a Jello version of the drink which is what we are using in these shots.
Want to make blue ocean jello shots but can’t get hold of the Ocean Water Jello?
You have a few options:
- You can use blueberry jello to get the right color
- Alternatively, you can use clear gelatin and flavor it blue with food coloring and use coconut water instead of cold water in the recipe.
The full recipe fills about 10 jello shot cups, and you can multiple the recipe as needed.
For full step-by-step instructions, scroll down to our recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Ingredients Needed:
- Sonic Ocean Water Jello
- Water
- Rum
- Maraschino cherries
- Orange slices
- Whipped cream for topping
Equipment Needed:
- 10 2-Ounce Shot Cups with Lids
- Baking Sheet
How To Make Ocean Water Jello Shots
Boil one and one half cups water. Mix well with powdered ocean water jello.
Whisk in one cup cold water and half cup rum of choice.
Pour into the cups and place in fridge for four hours or until set.
The Garnish
When ready to serve top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and a slice of orange for each.
Fun Ways To Serve These Jello Shots
- Use gummy sharks instead of orange slices for a fun party look.
- Ocean Water Jello shots with Malibu rum taste great!
Tips For Making Great Jello Shots
- Do not add whipped cream to the top of your shots if you’re not serving them right away. You’ll want to keep lids on your shots and garnish them right before serving.
- You can use any rum or alcohol you prefer, just don’t go over half a cup of alcohol or the jello won’t set.
- You can keep these in the fridge for up to 5 days, with lids.
- To make a non-alcoholic version of these Ocean Water jello shots so everyone can enjoy them – just use water instead of the half a cup of rum
Ocean Water Jello Shots
These delicious Jello shots are so easy to make and are perfect for your next pool party.
Treat your guests to something different this summer with these delicious coconut flavored Jello cups.
Make with or without alcohol so everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1x 3.94 oz. box Sonic Ocean Water Jello
- 2.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups Rum
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 orange sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Boil one and one half cups water. Mix well with powdered ocean water jello.
- Whisk in one cup cold water and half cup rum of choice.
- Pour into the cups and place in fridge for four hours or until set.
- When ready to serve top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and a slice of orange for each.
Notes
- You can use Malibu Rum instead of regular rum if you prefer
- You can make these jello shots a day ahead and keep them in the fridge before serving.
- To make non-alcoholic versions of these Ocean Water shots, just use 1/2 cup of cold water instead of the cup of rum
- Do not add the whipped cream until just before serving.
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