Fun, romantic, and festive, these Strawberry Jello Shots made with rosé wine are a delightful way to sweeten a Valentine’s dinner, summer party, or any celebration.
Valentine’s Day is a lovely reminder to celebrate love, but these jello shots are great any time of year. They’re simple to make, shareable for a crowd, and a playful adult twist on classic gelatin treats.
❤️ What makes these jello shots the perfect adult treat?
- Made with a handful of easy-to-find ingredients.
- Make ahead for parties; they’re easy for guests to enjoy.
- Scalable for both small and large gatherings.
- Bright, fresh flavors give a fun twist to traditional jello shots.
🍓 Ingredient notes
- Unflavored gelatin
- Sugar
- Rosé wine – choose a dry rosé you like; the recipe uses about 1 3/4 cups
- Seltzer water – adds light effervescence without extra alcohol
- Still water – used to dissolve the gelatin
- Lime juice and mini lime wedges – brighten the flavor with a touch of tartness
- Strawberries – use ripe, fresh berries for the best texture and flavor
✅ Step-by-step instructions
Quick overview — see the recipe card below for quantities and nutrition.
- Combine water and unflavored gelatin in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin dissolves.
- Remove from heat and pour the hot gelatin into a heatproof bowl.
- Stir in rosé, sugar, lime juice, and seltzer water until fully combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture into molds, a pan, or mini jello shot cups.
- Chill a few minutes until it begins to set, then add sliced strawberries. Continue chilling until fully firm, about 3–4 hours.
❓Recipe FAQs
Plan on at least 4 hours in the refrigerator for a firm set. Larger batches or deeper molds may take longer.
Seltzer adds a subtle sparkle and lightness without increasing the alcohol content or changing flavor balance.
Yes — if you prefer a stronger kick, add a small amount of vodka. Adjust carefully so the alcohol doesn’t overpower the rosé and fruit.
🥣 Tools and Equipment
Basic kitchen tools make these simple to prepare:
- Saucepan or pot
- Whisk
- Measuring cup
- Pan, tray, or mini plastic cups for setting
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Strawberry Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 – 3/4 cups Rosé
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup seltzer water
- 1 – 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups water and the contents of four packets of unflavored gelatin to a boil, stirring constantly until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl.
- Stir in rosé, sugar, lime juice, and seltzer water until combined.
- Gently pour the mixture into molds, a pan, or mini cups.
- Refrigerate until the mixture starts to set, about 5–10 minutes, then sprinkle in the sliced strawberries.
- Return to the refrigerator and chill until firm, about 3–4 hours. Once set, cut or unmold and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline only.