Halloween :: Eyeball Jello Shots

Halloween is for the kids.  At least it is around here.  So while the grown-ups are busy being all grown up, I like to inject a few surprises.  Like jello shots.

I can think of very few things that are as nostalgic as jello shots - at least they make me a little nostalgic for our college days when we didn't have kids, 8:30 bedtimes, and mortgages.  Even if you don't have all the markings of a grown-up, these jello shots are perfect for Halloween.


Eyeball Jello Shots
makes about one dozen


3 ounces lemon jello
6 ounces boiling water
6 ounces citrus vodka (like Absolut Citron)
lychee fruit
maraschino cherries

Pour jello in a large measuring cup (one that can hold 12 ounces or more).  Add boiling water and stir until jello is dissolved.  When jello mixture has cooled slightly add vodka and stir to combine.  Set aside.

Slice lychee fruit and maraschino cherries into rounds.  Place one round of lychee in the bottom of a disposable 2 ounce cup and place a slice of maraschino cherry in the center.  Repeat filling 12-15 cups.

Place all 'eyeball cups' on a cookie sheet that will fit in the refrigerator.  Very gently pour the jello mixture over the eyeballs.  Fill the cup to about 1/2 inch below the rim.  When done filling cups, place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and let set overnight.

**Important Common Sense Warning**

Be sure to mark that these contain alcohol!  Do not serve them to the kids!  Keep them out of reach of children!  If the kids want jello too - make jello jigglers in Halloween shapes that are in completely different colors and are not in cups.  Please be safe!!