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How to Make the Fireball Jello Shots

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
Keyword: fireball jello shots
Servings: 20
Calories: 111kcal

Equipment

  • Juicer
  • Muffin tray
  • Small bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For the jello shots:

  • 1/2 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

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!

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