Rainbow Jello Shots
Bright, boozy, and ridiculously fun, these Rainbow Jello Shots layer candy-bright colors with a fruity vodka kick, making them a party showstopper.
Ingredients
Jello Ingredients
- 1 box Strawberry Jello (3 ounce size)
- 1 box Orange Jello (3 ounce size)
- 1 box Pineapple Jello (3 ounce size)
- 1 box Lime Jello (3 ounce size)
- 1 box Berry Blue Jello (3 ounce size)
- 1 box Grape Jello (3 ounce size)
Liquid Ingredients
- 9 cups water (divided)
- 3 cups vodka (divided) Use a neutral, mid-priced vodka for best results.
Garnishes
- 1 pack Rainbow Berry Airheads For garnish
- 1 container Cool Whip For garnish
Equipment
- 16 pieces 3 ounce jello shot cups Clear plastic preferred to showcase layers.
- 1 piece baking sheet For stable chilling
Instructions
Preparation
- Arrange 16 clear plastic 3-ounce shot glasses in neat rows on a rimmed baking sheet.
Layering Jello
- Step 1: Boil 1 cup of water, stir in the grape Jello powder until dissolved, mix in 1/2 cup vodka and 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into cups and chill until mostly firm, about 1.5 hours.
- Step 2: Repeat process for each color, starting with Berry Blue and moving through Lime, Pineapple, Orange, and finally Strawberry, chilling for 1.5 hours between each layer.
Final Steps
- Once the final layer is poured, chill the entire tray for another 1.5 hours to set completely.
- Garnish each shot with a dollop of Cool Whip and a strip of cut Rainbow Berry Airheads just before serving.
Notes
Store assembled shots covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended. For variations, consider swapping vodka with rum for sweetness or fruit juice for a non-alcoholic version.