Fireball Jello Shots Recipe

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Spice up your party with Fireball Jello Shots! These cinnamon-infused, sweet, and boozy treats are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.

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If you love a little spice with your sweet, these Fireball Jello Shots are about to be your new favorite party treat! Made with the bold cinnamon kick of Fireball whiskey, these jiggly, boozy bites are the perfect way to turn up the fun.

Although they might look a bit complicated, they are actually very easy to make. They’re a fun and pretty twist on the classic Jello shots. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for a fun way to enjoy your favorite whiskey, these shots are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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What is Fireball?

Per its name, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is the key ingredient in these Jello shots. It’s a delicious Canadian whiskey with a sweet cinnamon taste (similar to Red Hots candy). Fireball has been pretty popular as of a few years ago (and frankly, I can see why), although it’s been around since the 80s. Keep it on hand in your liquor cabinet to get creative not only in the cocktail department but also in the kitchen for recipes like cakes.

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What Ingredients Go in these Fireball Jello Shots?

  • Fireball whiskey — The star of the show with its very unique cinnamon flavor.
  • Homemade orange simple syrup — Orange pairs nicely with cinnamon. Get easy step-by-step instructions below.
  • Unflavored gelatin — We needed to create the Jello shots. You can use orange-flavored Jello. However, I find that it overpowers Fireball’s cinnamon taste.
  • Oranges — Halved and emptied to use as unique containers and orange peel for the orange-infused simple syrup. Therefore, no shot cups or shot glasses are required!
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How to Make Orange Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is a key ingredient in many cocktail and cake recipes. It can be made plain or infused with many flavors, like oranges. It’s a versatile ingredient to use whenever you need to sweeten cold drinks because dissolving granulated sugar in them is more difficult as it doesn’t dissolve as well as in hot drinks.

The ratio to make any simple syrup is always equal parts water, equal parts of sugar, and equal parts flavoring agent (if used).

Ingredients:

  • Water
  • Granulated white sugar
  • Orange peels — Use a vegetable peeler or microplane to remove just the colored part, avoiding the bitter white pith.

Instructions:

1 — In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and orange peels. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved.

2 — Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.

3 — Strain out the orange zest. Once the syrup has cooled, transfer it to a clean storage container. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

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How to Make Orange Peel “Shot Glass” Containers

They may look a little tricky at first. But trust us. This small effort is worth it for a jello shot that looks impressive and far classier than plastic cups!

1 — Slice oranges in half.

2 — Gently scoop out the pulp, leaving the peel intact. Don’t scrape too thin, or the peel may tear. (Save the pulp and juice for other recipes or cocktails!)

3 — Place the hollowed orange halves into a muffin tray to help them keep their shape. Set aside.

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How to Make These Fireball Jello Shots

1 — Bloom the gelatin: In a small glass or bowl, add 2 packets of gelatin and dissolve with 4 tablespoons of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to bloom.

2 — Prepare the syrup mixture: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of homemade orange simple syrup to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.

3 — Add the Fireball Whiskey: Transfer the gelatin mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky until well combined.

4 — Prep the orange peel cups: Place your hollowed orange halves into a muffin tray to keep them steady. These make the perfect natural “shot glasses.”

5 — Fill the orange peels: Carefully pour the Fireball jello shot mixture into each orange peel until full.

6 — Chill until set: Refrigerate the filled orange peels for 6–8 hours, or until the jello is completely firm.

7 — Slice and serve: Once set, remove the orange halves from the muffin pan. Slice each half into quarters to create fun, party-ready Fireball Jello Shots!

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Recipe Notes

  • Storage: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Other presentation ideas: Use classic plastic shot glasses instead of orange peels. Or make them in a loaf pan by pouring the mixture into a greased loaf pan, letting the mixture set as in the orange peel method, and then removing from the pan and cutting in squares.
  • Substituting unflavored gelatin for orange-flavored jello: Yes, you can substitute the unflavored gelatin for orange JellO. However, the orange flavor overpowers Fireball’s cinnamon flavor (which is the star ingredient).
  • How to make it vegan: Since gelatin comes from pork bones, this recipe isn’t suitable for vegan diets. However, to make these Fireball shots vegan-friendly, substitute the unflavored gelatin packets with agar-agar. You’ll need to dissolve the agar-agar in liquid. Then, bring it to a boil over medium-low heat and simmer until it thickens.
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More Jello Shot Recipes

This fireball jello shots orange recipe will probably make you love Jello shots even more! Check out a few more Jello shots recipes on our site.

How to Make the Fireball Jello Shots

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4.84 from 6 votes
Fun and delicious cinnamon and orange jello shots made with Fireball cinnamon whiskey. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Wait time for the gelatin to get firm8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Shots

Equipment

  • Juicer
  • Muffin tray
  • Small bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For the jello shots:

  • ½ cup Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
  • 1 cup orange simple syrup
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin
  • 4 tbsp water

For the fruit peel "shot glass" cups:

  • 5-6 orange

For the orange-infused simple syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 orange only the peel, avoiding the bitter white pith

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 20
Calories: 111kcal

Instructions

To make the peel containers:

  • Slice 5-6 oranges in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving peels intact. Place the halved orange peels into a muffin tray. Set aside.

To make the orange simple syrup:

  • Combine the water, sugar, and orange peels. in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain out the zest.

To make the jello shots:

  • In a small glass or bowl, add 2 packets of gelatin and dissolve with 4 tablespoons of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to bloom.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of homemade orange simple syrup to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  • Transfer the gelatin mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky until well combined.
  • Place your hollowed orange halves into a muffin tray to keep them steady. These make the perfect natural “shot glasses.”
  • Carefully pour the Fireball jello shot mixture into each orange peel until full.
  • Refrigerate the filled orange peels for 6–8 hours, or until the jello is completely firm.
  • Once set, remove the orange halves from the muffin pan. Slice each half into quarters to create fun, party-ready Fireball Jello Shots!
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11 Comments

  2. I have just tried this recipe and guess what, It tastes amazing. It’s totally worth trying this. I will definitely let my friends know about this recipe and will try it together again.5 stars

  3. Tried this recipe and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved these jello shots, definitely a new favorite for us.5 stars

  4. Tried this recipe and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved these jello shots, definitely a new favorite for us, thank you for this recipe.5 stars

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