Today, July 12, 2013, is National Eat Your Jello Day. Have you ever made these? I am going to try. Traditional Jello Shots 5 oz vodka 1 (3 oz) packages of Jello 1 cups boiling water 1 cup cold water Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the packages of Jello in boiling water, stirring for at least 2 minutes, until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in ice-cold water and vodka. Pour mixture into shot glasses or paper cups. Let shots set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.