Red Bull Jello Shots
Red Bull Jello Shots are a popular party cocktail made by combining Red Bull energy drink with gelatin and a clear spirit like vodka. They are a modern, high-energy twist on classic gelatin-based party shots, originating from bar and party culture in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These shots are primarily a source of quick energy from simple carbohydrates (sugar) and caffeine, with negligible fat or protein. A single shot typically contains around 100-150 calories, derived almost entirely from the sugar in the energy drink and the alcohol.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.5 mg |
| Taurine | 250 mg |
| Caffeine | 38 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
Per 1 shot (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent the fusion of energy drink culture with social party traditions, designed for a buzz from both caffeine and alcohol. Nutritionally, they are unique for combining a stimulant (caffeine) with a depressant (alcohol), a combination that can mask the effects of intoxication.
