In the summertime, when we are wanting something fresh and fruity, Peach Jello Shots are the perfect party starter! These fun jello shooters are made with peach flavored jello and Peach Schnapps and topped with peach candy rings for a more festive look. Who doesn’t like gummy snacks?!
Your summer party isn’t complete until you make a batch of jello shots and this peach jello shots recipe is just one of many jello shot recipes we have here on the site. Also check out our layered 4th of July jello shots, strawberry daiquiri jello shots, Dole Whip jello shots, or our blue Hawaiian jello shots, to name a few.
While you’re mixing up batches of peach jello, why not make a peach pretzel salad to serve to the non-drinking party guests?
Just a fair warning: You’ve heard too much of a good thing can be a bad thing? That goes for the alcohol in this recipe. When you see the alcohol ratio to other ingredients, you may be worried that the shots won’t be stout enough. Trust me, I love a strong drink as much as the next person, but there is more than enough in these yummy peach jello shots. You don’t want too much alcohol to make them inedible or cause the jello not to set properly.
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🍑 Ingredients:
- peach jello mix
- Cold and boiling water – water is used to fully dissolve the jello mix and create a smooth texture. You can use fruit juices or other flavored liquids instead of cold water to add more depth to the flavor. When using substitutes for boiling water, make sure they are hot enough to dissolve the jello mix completely.
- Peach Schnapps – Peach Schnapps is a peach-flavored liqueur and serves as the main alcohol component in your jello shots. It provides the signature peach taste and gives the shots their alcoholic kick. You can also use a Crown Royal Peach Whiskey, peach brandy, or even peach-flavored vodka.
- Gummy peach rings – Gummy peach rings are a fun and decorative addition to the jello shots. They add a chewy texture and play off of the peach theme. If you can’t find a peach candy ring, you can use other gummy candies or a fresh peach slice as an alternative.
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Optional Garnish:
- Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream on top of the jello shots adds a creamy and delightful touch, making them look more like miniature desserts.
- Peach Gummy Candy: Aside from peach rings, you can also use smaller peach-shaped gummy candies to add a playful touch.
- Maraschino Cherries: Place a maraschino cherry on top of each jello shot for a burst of color and a slight cherry flavor that complements the peach.
- Edible Flowers: Delicate edible flowers, like pansies or violets, can make the jello shots look elegant and enchanting.
- Colored Sugar Sprinkles: Dip the rim of the shot glasses in colored sugar sprinkles to give them a festive and sparkly appearance.
Substitutions and Variations
- Non-alcoholic: If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can use peach-flavored syrup or peach nectar instead.
- Adjust the strength: For a stronger jello shot, use up to 1 full cup of peach schnapps. For a lighter jello shot, you can use additional cold water and less alcohol. You need two cups total of liquid to combine with the jello mixture.
- Crown Peach Jello Shots: Some choose to go with a whiskey base instead of peach schnapps. Just swap the schnapps for ¾ cup Crown Royal Peach.
- Plain vodka: Substitute regular vodka for some portion of the peach schnapps and use both liquors or simply swap out the peach schnapps for all vodka – you will still get plenty of peach flavor from the jello itself.
- Flavored vodka: Brands like Burnette’s, Smirnoff, and Absolut have flavored peach vodka if you prefer.
- Flavored rum: Malibu has a peach rum that is pretty tasty that you can experiment with. Another type of white rum would also work.
🔪 Instructions:
Step 1: Whisk together the peach jello mix in a cup of boiling water until the jello powder is fully dissolved in a large measuring cup. I like to simply boil a cup of water in the microwave, but if you’d like to boil it in a medium saucepan, that works, too.
Step 2: Stir in the cold water.
Before you start pouring, place the shot cups on a baking sheet. Prepping the homemade jello shots on a baking sheet makes it easier to transfer jello shots between the counter and the refrigerator and you don’t have to chill each one individually.
Step 3: Add the peach schnapps to the jello mixture.
Step 4: Pour jello mixture into plastic jello shot cups. Chill for 4 hours in the refrigerator or until they are set.
Step 5: Place peach rings on top of each shot as a garnish just before serving.
- Leaving the peach rings to sit on top of the jello shots for too long will make them slimy, so pop them on just before serving.
- Keep jello shots refrigerated until consuming. They will liquify in the summer heat.
- Garnish ideas – cherries, fresh peach slices (frozen), paper umbrellas, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Condiment cups are the perfect size, or you can also serve them in syringes (always a hit of any party).
Recipe FAQs
What can I substitute for peach jello?
If you have a hard time finding peach gelatin, you can mix unflavored gelatin with sugar and cornstarch. Add some peach juice, then dissolve in boiling water (or boiling peach juice) as you normally would. You can also skip the peach flavored jello and dye unflavored gelatin orange and just get the flavor from the liquor.
If you add too much, yes, it can. We have tested this recipe and ¾ cup of alcohol was the best ratio to the other ingredients where they still tasted great and set up correctly. Even though jello shots may taste a little weak, they are strong, so no need for the extra booze.
We recommend at least 4 hours. If you are making it for a party, it’s best to make them a day in advance to have them out of the way.
Jello shots will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days. Cover if you use plastic cups that do not come with individual lids; otherwise, pop the lids on for storage. Do not store with candy on top of the jello.
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Peach Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 – 3 oz. box peach jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¾ cup Peach Schnapps
- Peach candy rings
Instructions
- In a 2 cup measuring cup, whisk together peach jello mix and 1 cup of boiling water until jello is fully dissolved.
- Once the jello is fully dissolved, stir in the cold water and the peach schnapps. Mix until combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture between small plastic shot cups. Fill just under the top so they don’t spill.
- Transfer jello shots to the refrigerate and chill for 4 hours until set.
- Just before serving, top each jello shot with a peach candy ring.
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Notes
- Leaving the peach rings to sit on top of the jello shots for too long will make them slimy, so pop them on just before serving.
- Keep jello shots refrigerated until consuming. They will liquify in the summer heat.
- Garnish ideas – cherries, fresh peach slices (frozen), paper umbrellas, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Condiment cups are the perfect size, or you can also serve them in syringes (always a hit of any party).
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Comments & Reviews
Diane says
Shouldn’t it be a 0.3 oz, sugar free jello pkg, not 3 oz? Only 1 cup boiling water doesn’t sound right.
Stefanie says
Hi Diane, Standard peach jello comes in a 3 oz. box while sugar-free jellos are .3 oz. Either way, you will use 2 cups total liquid – for this recipe, we do 1 cup boiling water, 3/4 cup peach liquor, and 1/4 cup cold water. Whether you use regular or sugar-free jello, you will use the same amount of liquid. (The larger boxes of jello are 6 oz. (standard) and .6 oz. (sugar-free) and you need 4 cups total liquid for that size box.) Hope that helps!