Bring the unmistakable taste of a Dole Whip to your next gathering with these Dole Whip Shots. Bright pineapple juice combined with whipped vodka and pineapple tequila creates a creamy, tropical shot that’s easy to make and perfect for summer parties.
These refreshing shots are a fun adult treat for backyard barbecues, pool parties, game day or any warm-weather get-together. They come together quickly and deliver that classic creamy pineapple flavor with a spirited kick.
Table of contents
- ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🛒Ingredients
- 🔪 How to Make Dole Whip Shot
- 📝Variations
- 🥄 Equipment
- 🥫 Storage
- 💭 Tips
- ⁉️ FAQ
- 🍽 More Recipes
- 📌 PIN IT!!
- 🧾Recipe Card
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses just a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Quick to prepare — mixed in minutes, then chilled.
- Delivers the creamy, tropical pineapple flavor of a classic Dole Whip with a boozy twist.
🛒Ingredients
Everything you need is available at most grocery or liquor stores. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Unflavored gelatin
- Boiling hot water
- Condensed milk
- Pineapple juice
- Whipped vodka
- Pineapple tequila
🔪 How to Make Dole Whip Shot
This recipe is straightforward: dissolve the gelatin, mix in the liquids and condensed milk, pour into cups, and chill until set.
Step 1: Dissolve the Gelatin
Add the gelatin to boiling hot water in a medium bowl and stir until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 2: Add the Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the whipped vodka, pineapple tequila, pineapple juice, and condensed milk until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Chill
Pour the mixture into condiment cups or Jello shot glasses and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until firm. Finish each shot with a dollop of whipped cream and a small pineapple wedge.
📝Variations
Customize the flavor to suit your taste with these easy swaps:
- Whipped Vodka: Substitute coconut rum or regular vodka for a pineapple-coconut profile.
- Pineapple Tequila: Swap in banana liqueur for a pineapple-banana variation.
🥄 Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for boiling water)
- Spoon or whisk
- Condiment cups or Jello shot glasses
🥫 Storage
Store assembled Dole Whip Shots covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Keep them chilled until ready to serve.
💭 Tips
- Ensure the gelatin fully dissolves in the hot water for a smooth texture.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool slightly before adding alcohol and condensed milk to prevent separation.
- Chill overnight for best results and to save time on the day of your event.
⁉️ FAQ
Answers to common questions about making these shots.
A Dole Whip is a soft-serve, pineapple-flavored frozen treat known for its light, creamy texture.
Not significantly. They need time in a cold refrigerator to set properly.
Freezing can create ice crystals on the surface and affect texture, so it’s not recommended to speed up setting.
Alcohol content varies by recipe, but a common guideline is that about four Jello shots contain roughly the same alcohol as one standard shot.
🍽 More Recipes
If you enjoy creative shot recipes, try other fun ideas such as Tootsie Roll Shots, Eggnog Pudding Shots, or Mint Vodka Shooters.
- Tootsie Roll Shots
- Eggnog Pudding Shots
- Mint Vodka Shooters
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🧾Recipe Card
Use the recipe card below for detailed measurements, instructions, servings, and nutrition information.
Dole Whip Shots
Ingredients
- 0.75 ounces unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup Water boiling hot
- 14 ounces Condensed milk
- ½ cup Pineapple juice
- ½ cup Whipped vodka
- ¾ cup Pineapple tequila
Instructions
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Combine boiling hot water and gelatin in a medium bowl.
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Stir until dissolved and set aside for 3–4 minutes to cool slightly.
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Add the liquors, pineapple juice, and condensed milk, then mix until smooth.
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Pour into condiment or Jello shot cups and refrigerate for 3–4 hours until solid.
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Garnish with whipped cream and a pineapple wedge before serving.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data provided is an approximation and actual values may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.