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October 27, 2015 | 8 Comments

Easy, Layered Jello Shots

Years ago for St. Patrick’s Day, my friend, Oakley, hosted a little get together. I’m usually at a loss for what to bring to get-togethers like this, but I had the stroke of genius to keep things boozy and make Irish Flag Jello Shots! After some research and experimentation, I came up with the following recipe for perfect jello shots!

Over time, I’ve found myself creating new variations – tailgating treats in team colors, holiday variations of familiar flavors like apple pie, and expected color patterns in unexpected flavors like pineapple, orange & coconut candy corn shots (candy corn colors without the abominable flavor. You’re welcome). The possibilities are truly endless!

Recipe: Layered Jello Shots

Layered Jello Shots Recipe

Summary: Fancied up jello shots made easy

Ingredients

  • 3oz Jello Packet
  • 1 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1 Cup Flavored Vodka, Chilled (I used Pinnacle Whipped)

Instructions

  1. Boil water/water mixture
  2. Dissolve Jello or Knox packets into boiled mixture
  3. Remove from heat
  4. Add chilled vodka or vodka & milk
  5. Measure 1.5 tbsp of finished jello mix into each shot cup
  6. Chill in the freezer for 30-45 minutes
  7. Repeat with each layer

Quick notes

  • Prepare each jello mixture ONLY when you’re ready to pour it
  • If you want to skip out on layers altogether, double the recipes and don’t worry about repeating.
  • Once you’ve added the final layer, or if you’re only doing one flavor, chill the jello in the fridge, NOT the freezer.

Variations

The following are a few ingredient lists for flavor variations I’m particularly fond of, suitable for individual layers. Keep in mind that the alcohol is always the cooling agent.

Apple Pie Layered Jello Shots

Birthday Cake (this will turn out white!)

  • 2 envelopes Knox gelatine
  • 3/4 Cup Boiled Water
  • 1/2 Cup Cream De Coco
  • 3/4 Cup Cake Vodka
  • 1/4 Cup Milk

Creamsicle:

  • Orange Jello Packet
  • 1 Cup Boiled Water
  • 1 Cup Whipped, Vanilla, or Cake Vodka

Cadillac Margarita:

  • Lime Jello Packet
  • 1 Cup Boiled Water
  • 3/4 Cup Tequila
  • 1/4 Cup Gran Marnier

Pina Colada:

  • Pineapple Jello Packet
  • 1 Cup Boiled Water
  • 1 Cup Coconut Rum

Pina Colada, Variation:

  • Pineapple Jello Packet
  • 3/4 Cup Boiled Water
  • 1/2 Cup Cream De Coco
  • 3/4 Cup Coconut Rum
  • 1/4 Cup Milk

Apple Pie

  • 2 envelopes Knox gelatine
  • 3/4 Cup Boiled Apple Juice (OH DANG)
  • 1/2 Cup Whipped Cream or Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 Cup Fireball

The possibilities are endless. Go wild!

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 2 hour(s)

Number of servings (yield): 12

My rating 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

Candy Corn Layered Jello Shots

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Comments

  1. Divacowgirl says:
    March 31, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    They were delicious!!

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  2. Liz says:
    April 24, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    I am making blue & yellow layered shots (Milwaukee Brewers themed) so that will be a Blue Raspberry & Lemon flavor combination – what alcohol would you suggest I use? I have never made jello shots before and I am more of a beer drinker rather than cocktails so I am not sure what to pick. Thanks!

    Reply
    • ResaMichelle says:
      April 24, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Yum! I personally like the idea of raspberry vodka for this, so the lemon layer would be more like a raspberry lemonade. You can also use lemon vodka (usually under the name “citron”) for both to similar effect, BUT it might be a little more harsh.

      Reply
  3. KatieD says:
    March 1, 2014 at 8:24 am

    How did you make the white layer in the Irish flag shots?

    Reply

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