Hawaiian Hammer Jello Shots
When you want a tropical island vacation but only have a muffin tin and a mini-fridge—these jello shots hit harder than a luau limbo stick. Sweet, fruity, and dangerously easy to devour.
Ingredients (Makes about 12-16 shots):
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup 151-proof rum (Don Q or similar — careful, it kicks)
1/4 cup banana liqueur
1/4 cup grenadine (for that signature layered look)
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (or sub with flavored pineapple gelatin for extra pop)
Optional: whipped cream, mini umbrellas, or tiny beach vibes for garnish
Instructions:
1 Juice Base: In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice and orange juice. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let it sit (bloom) for about 2 minutes.
2 Heat it gently over medium heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely. Don’t boil.
3 Remove from heat and stir in the coconut rum, 151 rum, and banana liqueur.
4 Layered Look: Pour a small amount of grenadine into each shot cup first (just enough for a base layer). Let it set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5 Top it up with the boozy gelatin mixture. Refrigerate for 4+ hours until fully set.
6 Garnish if desired with a cherry, pineapple wedge, or cocktail umbrella.
