My big sister’s friend was throwing a “girls night sleepover” at her new apartment. The host asked that each girl bring two of their favorite drinks. My sister doesn’t drink as much as her little sister (me!), so I decided to help her out. I find that Jello shots makes the party come alive and remind me of my early college days. Jello alone kinda bring out the kid inside of us, which went with the theme of the sleepover.
Making simple one flavor jello shots was not going to cut it. I decided to make rainbow jello shots, which can be more time consuming. In the end, it’s one beautiful shot.
Let’s get started: (Using 3 oz cups) Serves: 20 cups
Ingredients needed
- 4 boxes of regular Jell-o. The four favors I used are Strawberry, Tropical Pineapple, Lime, and Berry Blue. Use any flavors that will best compliment the liquor. (I find using sugar-free jell-o doesn’t compliment/mask the taste of alcohol very well.)
- Vodka. Depending how strong you want to make this shot will determine your volume size. I estimate that I used about a quarter of a pint.
- Plastic portion cups. I couldn’t find 2 oz cups, which would’ve been the ideal shot size.
- Hot Water
- Cold Water
- Whisk
- Heat safe bowl
- Something to pour the jello into the portion cups. (I used a protein shake cup similar to a Blender bottle)
- Refrigerator
What to do:
I made two layers non-alcoholic and the other two alcoholic. I wasn’t sure how strong to make it, because I didn’t know if her friends love to drink.
1st layer (with vodka)
Non-alcoholic layers:
- Follow the directions on the back of the jello box.
- Pour a small layer of jello mix to each portion cup.
- Put into fridge for about an hour.
- When firm, pour another layer.
- Repeat
Three layers! Pineapple (spiked), Lime, and Berry Blue (Spiked)
Alcoholic Layers:
- In a heat safe bowl, add 1 cup of hot water to 1 packet of jello mix.
- Stir for 2 minutes straight or until jello mix is dissolved.
- Wait until mixture reaches room temperature. (Usually around 10-15 minutes) If mixture it too hot, it will evaporate the alcohol.
- Add 6 oz (3/4 cup) vodka
- Add 2 oz (1/4 cup) cold water
- Pour a small layer of jello mix to each portion cup
- Put into fridge for about an hour
- When firm, pour another layer
- Repeat
Tips:
- To cool your jello mix faster, put the bowl in the freezer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Put all the portion cups onto a tray for easy access
- Make sure each jello layer is firm. If not, the different flavors will melt into each other.
- Can be made three days before your event.
- Right before serving, dip each portion cup into a hot cup of water. The heat will slightly melt the gelatin, which will make the shot pop right out.
- Buy portion cups with lids. It will keep everything nice and clean.
i’ve always wanted to try this! love using bright colors and fruits too! so many idea on pinterest!
@Aimme: Hi, Aimee!!! Please try it out and tweet me your pictures. It was a huge hit at the party. Honestly, you don’t need a party to make these. Adding fruits is a great idea. A great way to sneak in fruits for people who don’t like fruits. I like that idea. Pinterest is filled with great ideas. I just want to do them all! LOL Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my blog. I hope to see you again.
Good for you, going to so much trouble for your big sis! I’m not a drinker too, and have made layered Jello once. It is hard! I once made a red, white, and blue layer. The white was almond tofu, mmm…my fav
@Lisa: OOooh, almond tofu! I love almond tofu. I was debating if I should’ve added some condense milk to the berry blue jello. That would’ve added some great sweetness to it. I’m going to try make almond tofu now. I’ve never had that for ages!
Jello shots are my favorites at parties! I can throw back quite a few of those. The only problem is the prep time. Lol. These rainbow ones look GORGEOUS!
@Duckie: Jello shots always bring the party to a whole new level. LOL The prep time is a huge downer. I usually don’t have enough time, but that day I did.
Those look amazing! I like to use the margarita and strawberry Jello flavors with tequila
Yum!
OOOOHHHHH, that sounds soooooo good. You are too smart, girl! I’m going to try that next time. Yum!
Ha ha.. I can’t believe you made rainbow jello shots! You definitely have more patience than I have; I’d just make one color. That’s gonna be some girls nite out party!
@GrrrlTraveler: LOL! Ya, it took a lot of time, but I enjoy doing those kinds of thing, I guess. I don’t know if I would do this all the time. LOL I heard it was a huge hit at the party, so I’m so happy a lot people enjoyed it.