Fireball Jello Shots (Easy Cinnamon Jello Shots)

These Fireball Jello Shots are made with orange jello and Fireball cinnamon whisky, and they're a fun party starter for Halloween, Christmas, or game day. It takes just two ingredients plus water to make them.

I love Fireball whisky. I fell in love with it the first time I tried it in hot apple cider and I've been finding different ways to use it ever since. These jello shots are a fun way to enjoy it at holiday parties, and you can change the color of the jello to match the holiday.

Quick Summary:

Orange jello and Fireball cinnamon whisky make 12 jello shots from one box.
How to change the jello color for Halloween, Christmas, or any holiday party.
Make them ahead. They keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Substitutions and variations to make them your own, including an apple cider swap.

Key Ingredients for Cinnamon Jello Shots

A clear measuring cup filled with cinnamon whisky, a box of orange jello, and a glass measure filled with boiling water.

Orange Jello: I went with orange for the Halloween theme color.

Fireball cinnamon whisky: Gives these shots their fiery cinnamon flavor.

Boiling water: To dissolve the gelatin.

Whipped cream and fall or Halloween sprinkles: For topping (optional).

How to Make Fireball Jello Shots

Bring the water to a boil in a teakettle or pot, then pour 1 cup into a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Add the orange jello and stir for about a minute, until it's completely dissolved.

Pouring orange jello into the boiling water.

Stir in the jello and hot water until fully dissolved.

Add the cold water and stir to combine.

Stir in the Fireball whisky.

Pouring Fireball whisky into the orange jello.

Set the plastic shot cups on a cookie sheet, fill them, and cover them with the lids. Once they've cooled to room temperature, chill them in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Side view of fireball jello shots on cookie sheet.

Substitutions

Cherry jello: Use it in place of the orange for Christmas or Valentine theme.
Other cinnamon whisky: I like Fireball, but any cinnamon whisky liqueur will work.
Apple cider: Use it in place of the cold water.

Variations

Holiday colors: Change the jello color to match the holiday.
Red hots: Sprinkle them on top of whipped cream instead of sprinkles for a spicy kick.
Green apple jello: Great for Halloween or Christmas and the apple jello flavor complements the cinnamon whisky. It's hard to find in the grocery store, but you can easily buy it online (Sonic makes it).

Tips

Mixing in a 4-cup measuring cup makes it easy to pour into the shot cups.
Stir the jello into the boiling water until it's completely dissolved before adding the cold water and Fireball.

How to Store Fireball Jello Shots

Keep the jello shots in a covered container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

You May Be Wondering

Will the orange or cherry flavor overpower the Fireball?

No. You'll still taste the Fireball and feel the alcohol.

What flavor jello goes well with Fireball?

I like orange for the color, but cherry or green apple works too.

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Did you make these Fireball jello shots? I'd love to hear how they turned out, so please leave a comment and a rating below. And, if you snap a photo, tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch so I can see it!

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