You’ll be ready to party no matter the time of year with these delicious and fun Mardi Gras jello shots.
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Mardi Gras Jello Shots
Are you looking for a fun and festive way to add some excitement to your Mardi Gras celebration?
Look no further than Mardi Gras Jello Shots!
These colorful and delicious treats are the perfect addition to any party or gathering.
Mardi Gras Jello Shots Ingredients
I am a huge fan of layered shots in general and these layered jello shots are so fun!
I’ve done layering before with my Candy Corn Jello Shots for Halloween so I thought why not do a version for the best carnival out there?
Although the full recipe only fills about 7 jello shot cups, you can make a big batch by multiplying the recipe.
For full step-by-step instructions, scroll down to our recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Ingredients Needed:
- Clear gelatin powder
- Pineapple jello
- Water
- Vodka
- Purple food gel
- Lime green food gel
- Purple sanding sugar
- Green sanding sugar
- Gold sanding sugar
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream
How To Make Mardi Gras Jello Shots
As these jello shots are layered, you need to take the process in stages and wait for each layer to set before moving onto the next step.
Luckily actual hands on time for these shots is not too long.
Step 1: The Yellow Layer
Boil one cup water with two tablespoons sweetened condensed milk. Mix in pineapple gelatin mix into the boiling water. Whisk well. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka. Whisk well.
Pour the yellow layer to 1/3 of the cups. Place a lid on top of the jello shot cups and pop into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Step 2: The Green Layer
Boil one cup water with two tablespoons sweetened condensed milk. Mix in one envelope clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well. Add in 4 drops lime green food gel and one cup cold water. Whisk well.
Pour the green layer into the next 1/3 of the jello shot cups on top of the yellow layer. Pop into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Step 3: The Purple Layer
Boil one cup water with two tablespoons sweetened condensed milk. Mix in one envelope clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well. Add in 2 drops purple food gel and 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup of vodka. Whisk well.
Pour the purple layer into the last 1/3 of the jello shot cups on top of the green layer. Pop into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Step 4: The Garnish
When you are ready to serve the Mardi Gras jello shots, top each one with whipped cream. Then add a sprinkle of purple, green, and gold sanding sugars to each one.
Mardi Gras Shots: FAQS
Can I use something other than vodka in my jello shots?
I normally use vodka in my Jello Shots as it takes on the flavor of the jello but you can definitely use white rum if you would like.
Can I make these without alcohol?
It is easy to make these jello shots for your non-drinking guests too! All you have to do is omit the 1/2 cup of vodka in the yellow and purple layers and substitute for more water instead.
Is is possible to make these jello shots ahead of time?
Yes! The beauty of jello shots is that you can make them 24-48 hours ahead of your party and then just get the out of the fridge when you are ready to serve.
Juts make sure to leave off the whipped cream and sprinkles until just before you serve these treats.
Mardi Gras Jello Shots
Get ready to party with these colorful layered jello cups! They are so easy to make and look and taste amazing1
Ingredients
- 2 envelopes clear gelatin
- 3 oz. box pineapple jello
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup Plain Vodka
- 2 drops purple food gel
- 4 drops lime green food gel
- 1 tablespoon purple sanding sugar
- 1 tablespoon green sanding sugar
- 1 tablespoon gold sanding sugar
- 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
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