Pina Colada Shots Recipe

Pina Colada Shots

Recipe courtesy of Victoria Belanger

Watch how to make this recipe.

• Level: Easy
• Yield: About 27 shots
• Total: 9 hr 5 min
• Prep: 5 min
• Inactive: 9 hr

Puerto Rico's official cocktail since 1978 transforms into fun pineapple-shaped gelatin shots using coconut milk and plenty of rum.

Ingredients: Four 3-ounce packages pineapple-flavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups cold coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups cold spiced rum; Green food coloring, for dyeing.

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Special equipment: A small pineapple-shaped cookie cutter.

1. Place the gelatin in a medium bowl. Stir in 2 cups boiling water until completely dissolved. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then stir in the coconut milk and rum. Transfer the mixture to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. The solids from the coconut milk will float to the surface, forming a layer. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Submerge the pan in warm (not boiling) water for 15 seconds to release the gelatin. Use the cookie cutter to form pineapple shapes. Carefully remove them from the pan and place on a plate or baking sheet.
3. Combine 3 or 4 drops of green food coloring with about 1 tablespoon water. Soak a paper towel in the coloring and lightly pat the "leaves" on the pineapple shapes to tint them pale green. Return to the refrigerator to set the color, around 30 minutes; then serve.

Whip up these irresistible Pina Colada shots to transport your guests to a sunny beach paradise with every wobbly bite! Bursting with juicy pineapple, creamy coconut, and a kick of spiced rum, these tropical gems turn Puerto Rico's iconic cocktail into playful, eye-popping treats that'll steal the show at any party[1][2].

With just 5 minutes of hands-on prep, you'll create stunning pineapple-shaped wonders using a simple cookie cutterperfect for impressing crowds without the hassle. Let the gelatin set overnight for silky texture, then add pale green "leaves" for that wow-factor realism[3][4].

Success secrets? Fully dissolve gelatin in boiling water, cool it down before mixing in cold liquids, and embrace the coconut milk's natural layers for extra flavor pop[1]. Opt for premium spiced rum to weave in vanilla-kissed warmth that dances with the pineapple punch[2][3].

Yielding about 27 shots, they're crowd-ready and endlessly tweakabledial up the rum, swap gelatins, or go booze-free with pineapple juice. Serve ice-cold with pineapple chunks or cherries for flair, and savor the slow-melting layers that make every nibble a mini vacation[3][5].

Ideal for barbecues, holidays, or chill nights, these less-messy sip-alternatives let flavors linger deliciously. Store extras in the fridge up to 3 days (no freezing!), and get creative with fruit infusions or colors. Your guests will ravegrab your cutter and mix a batch today for instant party magic[1][4]!

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