Mojito Jello Shots – An Awesome Twist to Your Favorite Cocktail!

If you love the refreshing taste of a Mojito, you’ll love these Mojito Jello Shots. They’re a fun, party-ready spin on the classic cocktail—cool, minty, and just the right amount of boozy flavor in bite-sized form. Whether you’re hosting a summer get-together, a bachelorette weekend, or want something different, these Mojito Jello Shots are always a hit.

Made with white rum, lime juice, and mint simple syrup, Mojito Jello Shots are easy to whip up and a total crowd-pleaser. And if you want to change it up, you can turn the same recipe into Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots with just one simple step. The Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots look great, add a pop of color, and bring a juicy little burst of flavor to every bite.

Why You’ll Love These Mojito Jello Shots

Mojito Jello Shots are fun and easy to make and do not require any bartending skills. They are portable, pre-portioned, and easy to serve: perfect for parties or tailgating. That fresh Mojito flavor of mint, lime, and rum is in every bite. And the best news is you can make them ahead of time.

Making jello shots is quick and fun, but it’s not the same as mixing up a fresh cocktail. When you drink a classic Mojito, you enjoy the fresh flavors—like real lime juice, fresh mint, and good white rum. A classic Mojito is meant to be sipped so you can taste each unique ingredient.

Mojito Jello Shots are made to be eaten fast and enjoyed in a party setting, so the details don’t need to be perfect. Bottled lime juice is fine in jello shots—it still gives a nice tangy flavor without squeezing many limes. Fresh ingredients matter in cocktails, where every flavor stands out, but it’s okay to take shortcuts and keep it simple for jello shots.

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Mojito Jello Shots Ingredients

• White Rum
• Lime Juice
• Mint Simple Syrup
• Gelatine
• Optional garnishes: lime slices, fresh mint leaves
• For Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots you’ll also need Blueberry Syrup and blueberries for garnish

Tips

Use bottled lime juice for convenience—it tastes great in the Mojito Jello Shot recipe.

Be careful if adding a fresh mint leaf to the jello cup. Even when placed in the jello before chilling, the mint leaf will turn brown within 12 hours. Do this only if the Mojito Jello will be consumed soon after chilling.

Blueberries will remain fresh in the jello for up to 2 days.

Persian Limes are best for garnishing jello shots. Their smaller size makes them a perfect fit.

Keep the jello shots chilled until serving time, especially if it’s hot out.

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The second most important item is a large, spouted mixing bowl with a handle. This bowl makes pouring the liquid into the jello shot cups easy. I have seen ‘tools’ on Amazon that assist you with filling your jello shot cups, but the bowl with the spout works well. Of course, you may have a few drips here and there, but I need more to invest in one of those tools.

How to Make Mojito Jello Shots

Place 16 jello shot cups on a baking sheet.

Pour the rum into the spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Gelatin can be tricky to work with when using it the first time. The secret is to ‘slowly’ sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquid. If you see it clumping up, you are spreading it too quickly.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes. If you do have some dry patches, don’t worry. Ensure your water is boiling for the next step.

In the meantime, boil the water.

Add the water to the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

Then add the lime juice and mint simple syrup, stirring well.

Slowly pour the mixture into your jello shot cups until 3/4 full.

Refrigerate the Mojito Jello Shots for 2 hours before placing the lids on the cups. Jello shots can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Garnishing Mojito Jello Shots (Optional)

If you’re thinking about going all out with the presentation, garnishing Mojito Jello Shots with lime slices and fresh mint makes them look amazing—perfect for photos and impressing your guests. But keep in mind that those pretty little touches can take some time.

Garnishing a whole batch can take 45 minutes to an hour, and unfortunately, the mint starts to brown within a few hours. So, if you decide to garnish, do it right before serving and eat them soon after.

It’s okay not to spend time garnishing the jello shots; they are awesome without all that glam.

Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots

To make Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots, reduce the mint simple syrup to 1/2 cup and add 1/4 cup of blueberry syrup. Add 4-5 blueberries to each jello shot cup to garnish before chilling. That’s it! The blueberries add a little burst of flavor and turn these into something even more special.

Mojito Jello Shots are the perfect mix of refreshing and fun. They bring that crisp mint-lime-rum flavor you love in a mojito but in a playful, party-ready form. Whether you stick to the classic version or try Blueberry Mojito Jello Shots for a twist, this recipe is easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

Mojito Jello Shots look great, taste amazing, and keep things light and festive. So make a batch (or two), and enjoy! Cheers to Mojitos you can eat!

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More Awesome Jello Shot Recipes

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• Hot Chocolate Jello Shots
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• Espresso and Cream Jello Shots
• Pumpkin Rum Chata Jello Shots
• Sweet Tea Jello Shots
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