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    Published: Aug 9, 2022 · Modified: Feb 28, 2025 by Fun Recipe Ideas Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Shark Jello Shots

    Fun Recipe Ideas Founders (L-R) Sarah Mock, Sherri Hagymas, Lisa O'Driscoll, Krista Romano, Corinne Schmitt, Kristy Richardson, Alicia Murray, Andrea Updyke
    Modified: Feb 28, 2025 · by Fun Recipe Ideas Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    Prep: 10 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 4 hours hrs
    Total: 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
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    It doesn't have to be Shark Week to enjoy these fun blue shark Jello shots! Made using just three ingredients, you can have these tasty treats whipped up in no time!

    shark jello shot cups

    Make this shark attack jello with or without alcohol for a snack everyone can enjoy!

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    ✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:

    • Great for a shark week party
    • Ocean themed snack for kids when made without alcohol
    • Fun treat for a hot day

    🦈 Ingredients needed:

    Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    shark jello shot ingredients on a marble counter

    📝 Ingredient notes:

    • 1 (3.9 oz) box of Ocean Water Jello
    • 1 ½ cups boiling water
    • 1 cup cold water
    • ½ cup Malibu Coconut Rum
    • 12 gummy sharks

    You will also need 12 (2 oz.) plastic shot glasses or dessert cups to make these blue jello shots. Condiment cups would also work.

    🔄 Substitutions

    • If you don't like the flavor of Ocean Water gelatin (lemon, lime, and coconut), try using Berry Blue Jell-O.
    • Add gummy fish instead for a more general ocean theme.
    • Add some crushed graham crackers to to the top of your shots to create a beach.
    • Add a drop of red food coloring into each cup before the gelatin sets for shark attack jello shots.
    • Use blue raspberry vodka instead of rum.
    • Add a little Cool Whip on top of each cup.

    🔪 How to make Shark Jello Shots

    These shark jello cups are easy to make. The hardest part will be waiting for the gelatin to set. But it will be worth it!

    Step 1: First, bring one and a half cups of water to a boil.

    Step 2: Whisk jello mix into the hot water and stir in a cup of cold water.

    mix jello with hot and cold water

    Step 3: Add ½ cup Malibu rum and stir.

    add rum to jello mixture

    Step 4: Allow jello mixture to cool slightly, then pour evenly into 2 oz. plastic cups.

    pour gelatin into cups

    Step 5: Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

    refrigerate jello shots until set

    Before serving, top with a gummy candy shark on top of the jello and enjoy!

    These would be great at a party with some Coconut Rum Hurricane drinks!

    ❄️ Storage Tips

    For best results, store shots in the refrigerator in a container with a lid. You can enjoy them for several days if stored in this way.

    shark week jello shots with rum

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Can You Freeze Jello Shots?

    I do not recommend freezing these jello shots if possible. If you do decide to try freezing them, be sure to thaw them in the fridge to avoid the gelatin breaking down.

    Can I make Shark Week Jello Shots without Alcohol?

    Yes! Simply replace the alcohol with cold water to make these bite-sized snacks for shark lovers of all ages.

    Blue Shark Jello Cups

    Shark Jello Shots

    Our shark week Jell-O shots need just three ingredients, so you can have these tasty treats whipped up in no time!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Shots
    Calories 91 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 2 ounce cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 3.9 oz Ocean Water Jello one box
    • 1 ½ cups boiling water
    • 1 cup cold water
    • ½ cup Malibu Coconut Rum
    • 12 gummy sharks

    Instructions
     

    • Step 1: First, bring one and a half cups of water to a boil.
    • Step 2: Whisk jello mix into the hot water and stir in a cup of cold water.
    • Step 3: Add ½ cup Malibu rum and stir.
    • Step 4: Allow jello mixture to cool slightly, then pour evenly into 2 oz. plastic cups.
    • Step 5: Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.
    • Before serving, top with a gummy candy shark on top of the jello and enjoy!

    Notes

    Add lids to any leftovers and refrigerate. 
    Try Blue Berry Jello with Vodka if you don't want this coconut version. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1shotCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.02mg
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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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