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25 Best Jell-O shots that’ll make it fun to celebrate New Year’s

Whether you’re throwing a holiday party or just hosting a shindig for a special celebration, creative Jell-O shots make an eye-catching and tasty signature cocktail. SheKnows has rounded up the best on the web. Did your favorite make the cut?

1. Dragon flowers

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These sweet little dragon flower Jell-O shots are just meant for engagement parties and weddings.

2. Eggnog jelly shots

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Ho-ho-ho! These eggnog jelly shots are topped with tasty red and green maraschino cherries for a festive holiday treat.

3. Thin Mints

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Arguably America’s favorite Girl Scout cookie gets a jiggly makeover in these Thin Mints Jell-O shots.

4. Guinness Jell-O shots

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Everybody’s Irish when these adorable little mugs of Guinness Jell-O, complete with Baileys foam, are available.

5. Walking Dead zombie brain jelly shots

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Bra-a-a-ains! Whether it’s a Halloween party or you just want to be prepared in case Norman Reedus finally accepts your party invitation, these tiny little zombie brain shots are the way to go.

6. Blackberry bramble jelly shots

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Blackberry and lemon make these blackberry bramble Jell-O shots as tasty as they are elegant.

7. False teeth

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Have a friend who’s turning 40? Nothing says “you’re over the hill” like edible dentures.

8. Waffle jelly shots

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Waffle jelly shots aren’t exactly part of a nutritious breakfast, but your brunch guests will let it slide.

9. Peeps jelly shots

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It doesn’t have to be Easter Sunday to enjoy these cute little multicolored bunny and chicken peeps.

10. Grape Ape jelly shots

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Don’t let the name fool ya. Grape Ape jelly shots are a delicate shade of lavender with an optional creamy layer.

11. Cranberry Jell-O shots

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It couldn’t get much more festive during the holidays than these gorgeous cranberry Jell-O shots with rosemary garnish.

12. Banh mi Jell-O shots

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Don’t let the adorable nature of these Vietnamese banh mi sandwich-inspired Jell-O shots fool you — the jalapeño-infused rum packs a powerful punch.

13. Double rainbow cake jelly shot

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Perfect for a birthday party with the gals, the double rainbow cake jelly shot is a festive array of rainbow colors topped with frosting and festive sprinkles.

14. Rose Jell-O shots

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These gorgeous little rosette Jell-O shots are great for bachelorette parties, but they’re just as good for a girls’ night in.

15. Pop Rocks and Coke plus red hot dynamite

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My heart goes boom boom boom for these insanely clever TNT Pop Rock Jell-O shots.

16. King cake Jell-O shots

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Celebrate Mardi Gras right with these tiny crown-shaped shots in the colors of king cake.

17. Batty vodka tonic jelly shots

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Whether it’s Halloween or you just can’t get enough of the Dark Knight, these glow-in-the-dark bat shots look brilliant under black light.

18. Boston cream pie jelly shots

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Hide a little shot of Jell-O flavor in these sweet and sassy little Boston cream pie jelly shots.

19. Blackberry mint julep

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Fresh blackberries add a tart twist to the Southern classic in this blackberry mint julep Jell-O shot.

20. Breaking Bad Jell-O shots

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The series has ended, but you don’t have to let the magic end. These Breaking Bad blue sky shots will let you and your friends relive every crazy moment.

21. Tiffany’s boxes Jell-O shots

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And I said, “What about Breakfast at Tiffany’s?” And she said, “Only if it’s those little Tiffany’s boxes Jell-O shots.”

22. Hawaiian shirt jelly shot

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Bring the flavors (and colors) of the tropics to your next hula with these playful Hawaiian shirt jelly shots.

23. Bleeding heart Jell-O shots

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There’s nothing awesome about a broken heart — except these chocolate-oozing broken heart shots.

24. Champagne Jell-O shots

Ring in the new year with these elegant Champagne Jell-O shots.

25. Dragon fruit and basil seeds

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These utterly gorgeous dragon fruits are filled with a mix of basil seeds and plum vodka to mimic the look of a real dragon fruit.

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