Watermelon Shark Attack Jello Shots with Rum

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Immerse yourself in a sea of flavor with our Shark Attack Jello Shots. Featuring refreshing watermelon jello, a splash of rum, and playful shark gummy candy, these shots are a true party sensation!

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Shark Attack Jello Shots

Whether hosting a Baby Shark Party, celebrating Shark Week, or having a shark-themed movie night, these shots are the perfect addition to your event!

You’ll need a few key ingredients to make these delightful jello shots.

Start with a box of watermelon jello or any flavored red jello of your choice.

The bright red color adds to the visual appeal of the shots and gives them a refreshing taste.

Shark Attack Jello Shots

Next, you’ll need some white rum to give the shots a subtle kick. If you prefer, you can substitute the rum with vodka or tequila to suit your taste buds.

Don’t forget the star of the show – the shark gummy candy! Add some gummy whale candy to the mix for extra oceanic flair.

What’s even better is that they can be made without alcohol, making them a fun Baby Shark Party Food Idea suitable for kids and non-drinkers to enjoy as well.

With their vibrant colors and adorable shark gummy candy, these Shark Attack Jello Shots are guaranteed to make a splash at any gathering!

Some of the Ingredients for Shark Attack Jello Shots: watermelon jello and shark candy

Ingredients For Shark Attack Jello Shots

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Ingredients for Watermelon Shark Jello Shots

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How Do I Make Shark Attack Jello Shots?

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Shark Attack Jello Shots Recipe

Watermelon Shark Jello Shots

Michelle Ordever
Make a splash at your next party with these Watermelon Shark Attack Jello Shots with Rum! This recipe makes about 14 (2-oz cups) or 7 (5.5-oz cups)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 59 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 6-oz/150g box watermelon jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • cups cold water
  • ½ cup rum
  • 28 gummy shark candy
  • 28 gummy whale candy

Instructions
 

  • Place the hot boiled water into a mixing cup/jug and add the jello. Whisk well to dissolve.


    Mixing Jello in Bowl
  • Add the cold water and rum to the bowl and whisk well.
  • Place 14 (2oz) jello shot cups onto a tray, and pour the jello into each cup.


    Watermelon Jello in Cups
  • Place the tray of jello cups into the fridge to set for at least four hours, or overnight.
  • When the jello shots have set, top with 2 shark and 2 whale gummies. Enjoy!

    Shark Attack Jello Shots Recipe

Notes

To make it without alcohol, replace the half-cup rum with cold water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 7g

Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.

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