I am a jello shot enthusiast, I think I can help you out. Mix 1 cup boiling water with your 3 oz jello packet. Stir until dissolved. Add in 1 cup of your favorite 80 proof liquor (vodka works best). Stir it in. Pour into dixie cups and refrigerate.
Here are some tips:
-Use a turkey baster to pour the jello shots from the bowl to the cups.
-Put the cups on a baking sheet to move easily from table to fridge.
-Go to Gordon Food Service (GFS) and buy the 2 oz plastic cups with plastic lids. This will make your experience much more sanitary and manageable with lids on the jello shots.
- I make large batches, 2 of the jello 3 oz jello packets will make about 15 jello shots. It is best to pick out your favorite flavors of jello and mix them together.
-Don't splurge for the more expensive vodka, get some bottom shelf liquor because you will never taste it.