The Best Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots Recipe

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These are beautiful, delicious, and simply the best jello shots! Mixing hard apple cider with condensed milk, they’ll be a solid gold hit at your Autumn parties!

close up of the apple cider jello shots

Just like that, it’s October! And we’re celebrating this month with a fall twist on Jello shots! We made hard apple cider shots, and they’re delicious!

To make them beautiful, we created a batch of apple cider Jello and then a batch of white Jello with sweetened condensed milk. We combined them, which gives it a cool look. See below! Cheers to the fall!!

Your guests will surely love this apple cider cocktail, just like our 4th Of July Jello Shots!

Check out all of my shot recipes, too!

Top down shot of hard apple cider jello shots

How To Make Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

Ingredients

Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

  • Water
  • Hard Cider
  • Sugar

Condensed Milk Jello

  • Gelatin
  • Water

Directions

How To Make Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

  • Take the water and 2 cups of hard cider and put them in a pot with the sugar.
  • Add the gelatin and let proof for a few minutes.
  • Once swelled or bloomed, put the pot over medium heat and bring to a slow boil until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Take off the heat and add in the remaining 2 cups of hard cider.
  • Pour the mixture into a square 9×9 baking dish and cover in the fridge for a few hours until set.
  • Once set, cut them into small cubes and put them in a 9×9 square dish, piling them on top of each other.

How To Make Condensed Milk Jello

  • Mix 1/2 cup cold water and 2 gelatin packets together in a mixing bowl and let proof.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and mix until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Mix in one can of sweetened condensed milk. Let the mixture come to room temperature, and pour 1 cup over the cubed cider Jello.
  • Cover and let set in the fridge. You can use the remaining amount to make sweetened condensed milk Jello as well.

What Are Jello Shots?

These jiggly, tasty treats – sometimes called ‘jelly shots’ – are simply jelly spiked with alcohol. They are super fun and so easy to make.

They can be created a few days in advance if needed. This recipe uses hard cider for an alcoholic kick.

Hard Apple Ciders

Cider is one of our favorite fall ingredients. I would use a local cider company if possible. However, if not, here are some great hard cider options.

  • Square Mile Hopped Apple Cider
  • Angry Orchard Green Apple Cider
  • Strongbow’s Gold Hard Apple Cider
  • Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider
  • Famille Dupont Organic Cider

A Perfect Halloween Party Jello Shot

With it’s warm apple cider flavor and silky condensed milk, this is a great treat for Fall events, such as Halloween parties. And their Autumnal colors really set the scene!

side on close up of apple cider jello shots

Top Tips For Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

  • You can batch-make these in advance and store them in the fridge for up to 10 days. But the shots will deteriorate over time, and they’re at their best within 2 days of making.
  • You can even make soft cider and kid-friendly jello shots. Just don’t get them mixed up!
  • Remember to drink responsibly 😉

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Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

A fall twist on jello shots!
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 jello shots
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups hard cider
  • 4 envelopes of gelatin
  • 2 tablespoon sugar

Condensed Milk Jello

  • 2 packets of gelatin
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

Hard Apple Cider Jello Shots

  • Take the water and 2 cups hard cider and put in a pot with the sugar. Add the gelatin and let proof for a few minutes. Once swelled or bloomed, put the pot over medium heat and bring to a slow boil until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Take off the heat and add in the remaining 2 cups of hard cider. Pour into a square baking dish and cover in the fridge for a few hours until set.
  • Once set, cut into small cubes and put in a 9×9 square dish, piling them on top of each other.

Condensed Milk Jello

  • Mix 1/2 cups cold water and 2 gelatin packets together and let proof. Add in 1 1/2 cups boiling water and mix until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in one can of sweetened condensed milk. Let the mixture come to room temperature and pour 1 cup over the cubed cider Jello. Cover and let set in fridge. You can use the remaining amount to make sweetened condensed milk Jello as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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