Ghost Shots
These Ghost Shots are the perfect adult treat for any Halloween party. Full of the flavors of vodka and green apple and shaped like ghosts, these shots are a spook-tacular addition to any Halloween party.
We love throwing parties for family and friends, and we love serving up treats for the kids AND the adults. Right now, we’re loving these ghost shots that we cooked up. They’re fun, festive, and perfect for any Halloween party. Oh, and they aren’t difficult to make!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They only use a handful of simple ingredients to make.
- They’re a relatively easy recipe to make.
- They have a fun ghost shape.
- The green apple and vodka work incredibly well together.
🛒Ingredients
You’ll only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find the food and alcohol items at any store, and the ghost molds are just one click away. Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.
- Green apple gelatin
- Boiling water
- Black food coloring
- Nonstick spray
🔪 How to Make Ghost Shots
Making these shots is a fairly simple procedure. The only “difficult” part is removing them from their molds, and even that is easy once you do one or two.
Step 1: Make the Green Apple Gelatin
Whisk the gelatin and 1 cup of boiling water together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout.
Step 2: Add the Vodka
Whisk in 1/2 cup of vodka.
Step 3: Chill in the Molds
Lightly spray the ghost molds with nonstick spray and pour in the shot mixture.
Step 4: Chill
Chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 hours until set.
Step 5: Remove the Shots from the Mold
Gently pull the sides away from the bottom of the molds. Then, flip the mold and gently squeeze the back of the mold until the ghosts pop out. Work gently.
Step 6: Make a Face
Use a tiny paintbrush and black food coloring to paint on the eyes and mouth if you like. Enjoy!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Red Gelatin – Use strawberry, cherry, or watermelon gelatin to make red ghosts.
- Regular Shots – If you don’t want to use a mold, simply pour the mixture into shot glasses.
For another fun Halloween shot recipe, check out our Halloween pudding shots with rum chata.
🥄 Equipment
- Liquid measuring cups
- Ghost mold
🥫 Storage
Refrigerate these shots for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
💭 Tips
- Be sure the inside of the ghost mold is completely coated in nonstick spray.
- Be gentle when removing the ghost shots so they don’t tear.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes. If you add too much alcohol to Jello shots, they won’t set.
No. The sweetness of the shots masks the alcohol flavor. This causes you to consume more alcohol than you realize.
Not much. It takes about four Jello shots to equal one shot of vodka.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Ghost Shots
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- ghost mold
Ingredients
- 3.94 ounces green apple gelatin I used Sonic brand
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup vodka or cold water
- Black food coloring optional
- Non-stick spray
Instructions
- On a tray set out your molds and set aside for later.
- In a large measuring cup with a spout or a mixing bowl with a spout add 1 cup of boiling water and your gelatin.
- Whisk until the gelatin is all dissolved.
- Next add in your 1/2 cup of vodka or cold water.
- Whisk again.
- Lightly spray the molds with non-stick spray.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the molds.
- Place them in the fridge for 3-4 hours or until they are set.
- I gently pull the sides away from the bottom of the molds and then flip the mold and gently squeeze the back of the mold until they pop out. You want to be careful getting these out.
- Keep these refrigerated until ready to serve and keep cool while serving.
- You can take a tiny paint brush and some black food coloring to paint on the eyes and mouths.
- Serve!