These Cranberry Jello shots are the perfect addition to your holiday table! Not only do they look fantastic, they bring the flavors of the season together in a fun and unique way!
These Christmas jello shots can be made ahead of time so you can prep them the night before the big holiday rush.
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Cranberry Jello Shots
These winter Jello shots are a fun and festive way to kick off your holiday party.
These shots look great in mini-shot glasses with a sugared cranberries on top for a festive splash.
These festive red jello shots are:
- Impressive
- Festive
- Full of Christmas cheer
- Perfect for any winter gathering
- Easy to make
What makes cranberry Jello shots so great?
First, they’re easy to make!
With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch in no time.
Second, they’re highly customizable—you can use your favorite cranberry juice, swap out vodka for another liquor, or even add garnishes like sugared cranberries or whipped cream for extra flair.
These festive little shots aren’t just delicious—they’re also a great way to show off your creativity.
Cranberry Jello Shot Ingredients
This jello shot recipe makes 10-12 Christmas Jello shots.
Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to get the printable recipe card and all the details.
To make these jello shots you just need the following ingredients:
- Vanilla vodka
- Cranberry/pomegranate juice
- Plain gelatin
- Hot water
- Cranberries (2-3 per shot)
- Powered sugar
If you don’t like vodka or want something different, here are a few other options:
- White rum
- Plain vodka
I used a juice blend of pomegranate and cranberry but you can use plain cranberry if you prefer.
Personally I found that the two fruit blend made the jello shots a darker, more festive red color.
Recipe Directions
There are a quite a few cranberry jello shot recipes on the internet that require cranberry flavored jello.
If you can get yours hands on that, then you can make an easy version of these jello shots by making the jello as per the instructions and substituting 1/2 cup of cold water for 1/2 cup of vodka.
As I could not find the cranberry jello in my local grocery store, I have a feeling some of you may have trouble too so I have created this recipe which just uses cranberry juice.
The total time to make these shots is about an hour and a half with around 10 minutes of active work and the rest of time waiting for your jello to chill.
Directions
Add your gelatin packet to a bowl and add in the cold water and cranberry juice.
Add in the vodka and whisk until all the powder is absorbed.
Next add in the boiling water.
Pour your jello into the shot glasses and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
How To Garnish Your Jello Shots
Make your cranberries look like they have been covered in glistening snow by rolling them in powered sugar.
Then gently place them on your jello shots and serve immediately.
Can I make these Jello Shots without alcohol?
To make a non-alcoholic version of these Jello shots, simply omit the 1/2 cup of vodka for each layer and replace with another 1/2 cup of cold water.
Cranberry Jello Shots
Whether you're hosting a holiday celebration, a birthday party, or just a casual get-together, these Cranberry ello shots are sure to bring smiles to your guests' faces.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vanilla vodka
- 1/2 cup of Cranberry/Pomegranate juice blend
- 1 envelope of plain gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- Fresh cranberries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add your gelatin packet to a bowl and add in the cold water and cranberry juice.
- Add in the vodka and whisk until all the powder is absorbed.
- Next add in the boiling water.
- Pour your jello into the shot glasses and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- Once the jello is set, roll the cranberries in the powdered sugar and use them as a garnish
- Serve immediately
Notes
- I used a cranberry-pomegranate juice blend but you can also use plain cranberry juice
- Use vanilla vodka or substitute with rum or plain vodka