Who says you can’t have your alcohol and eat it too? These red and green jello shots are not only festive, they’re also delicious
Christmas is a time to get together with your family and friends for some good food, drinks and laughs.
What better way to celebrate this festive season than by serving up red and green jello shots at your party?
This simple yet delicious recipe will have guests coming back for more!
And don’t worry about having these ready for your party-
These Christmas jello shots can be made ahead of time so you won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen trying to get everything ready at the last minute.
You can even make them the day before and chill them in the fridge overnight making them the perfect treat to put on your holiday drinks menu.
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Red And Green Jello Shots
Christmas Jello shots are a fun and festive way to kick off your holiday party.
They’re easy to make and the layered effect is super impressive.
The peppermint flavor of these shots makes them really festive plus the red and green colors just scream Christmas.
These shots look great in mini-shot glasses with a fun holiday topper.
These red and green jello shots are:
- Impressive
- Festive
- Full of Christmas cheer
- Tasty
- Easy to make
How To Make Red and Green Jello Shots
If you want an easy make ahead shot recipe, you can’t get better than jello shots.
A lot of people associate Jello shots with out of control college parties but in fact they are the perfect thing to serve at a gathering or party.
First of all, you can make these ahead so its one more thing off your to-do list on the actual day of the party.
Secondly, you can easily make a non-alcoholic version of these Christmas Jello shots so that everyone can enjoy them.
What is in the Red and Green Jello Shots?
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:
- Vodka (Peppermint Vodka is ideal but you can use the plain version too (see below for both versions)
- Red Jello in Cherry or Strawberry flavor – I used Cherry.
- Green Jello – I used Lime flavor
- Water
- Condiment cups
What Alcohol Do These Christmas Jello Shots Contain?
I used peppermint infused vodka for my red and green shots. Peppermint is the perfect Christmas flavor
You can make your own peppermint infused vodka with some vodka and candy canes.
You can read my step by step tutorial to make your own homemade peppermint vodka here.
If you don’t like vodka or want something different, here are a few other options:
- Plain vodka + 1 teaspoon of peppermint essence
- Peppermint schnapps
- Plain vodka
- White Rum
Classic vodka jello shots do not have any flavors other than the Jello so you can totally do that too with these Jello shots if you don’t fancy making them with peppermint vodka.
Red and Green Jello Shot Recipe
The layered look is what really makes these Christmas Jello shots look impressive but it fact it is super easy to achieve.
If you have ever made regular Jello then these Jello shots are a no brainer however, the layering means that you need to spend a little more time on these shots as each layer needs to set before you can add a new one.
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 layers to chill.
I started with a red layer for my shots and then the green but you can do whichever order you like.
How To Make The Red Layer
The red layer is really simple to make and it is the layer that contains the alcohol if you are using peppermint vodka.
To make the red layer, you need red Jello (Cherry or Strawberry flavor – as long as it is red), water, and vodka.
Pour your Jello powder into a glass measuring cup (this makes it so much easier to pour into shot glasses)
Boil your water in a kettle or on the stovetop.
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over jello and whisk until all the granules are completely dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of vodka into your measuring cup or saucepan.
Mix well to combine everything together.
Pour the mixture into plastic shot cups and chill in the fridge for about 40 minutes to 1 hour until it is set.
You can test it out by tipping one upside down and seeing if the Jello is still liquid.
Next Make The Green Layer:
Pour your Jello powder into a glass measuring cup (this makes it so much easier to pour into shot glasses)
Boil your water in a kettle or on the stovetop.
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over jello and whisk until all the granules are completely dissolved.
Add 1 cup cold water into your measuring cup. Mix well to combine everything together.
Pour the mixture onto the red Jello and place back in the fridge.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
How To Serve Your Red and Green Jello Shots
- You can use plastic shot glasses for your jello shots. Basically anything that would work for a mousse or small treat will work too.
- Another idea is to make your jelly shots shots in a flat baking pan like a loaf pan.
- You can then cut and slice your jello shots into squares and serve on a platter with toothpicks like these cute snowflake ones.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream and some festive sprinkles on your shots.
Christmas Jello Shots FAQ
How 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.
Festive Jello Shots
Wow the guests at your Christmas party with these fun red and green Jello shots that are easier to make than they look.
Whip up a batch the day before your party and you will have a tasty treat to serve your guests.
Red and Green Christmas Jello Shots
These festive Jello shots are perfect for your next holiday party! Make them the night ahead and they will be ready to serve when your guests arrive.
Ingredients
- 1 Packet Cherry Jello
- 1 Packet Lime Jello
- Peppermint Vodka or Peppermint Schnapps
- Water
- Condiment cups
Instructions
- To make the red layer:
- Pour your Jello powder into a glass measuring cup (this makes it so much easier to pour into shot glasses) or a saucepan.
- Boil your water in a kettle or on the stovetop. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over jello and whisk until all the granules are completely dissolved.
- Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of vodka into your measuring cup. Mix well to combine everything together.
- Pour the mixture into plastic shot cups so they are filled halfway and chill in the fridge for about 40 minutes until it is set.
- You can test it out by tipping one upside down and seeing if the Jello is still liquid.
To Make the Green Layer:
- Pour your Jello powder into a glass measuring cup (this makes it so much easier to pour into shot glasses)
- Boil your water in a kettle or on the stovetop. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over jello and whisk until all the granules are completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup cold water into your measuring cup. Mix well to combine everything together.
- Pour the mixture onto thered Jello and place back in the fridge.
Between each layer put the shots into the fridge for 20 minutes or until the Jello has set. Then add the next layer.
Notes
- You can make these Jello shots in a loaf pan or in shot glasses.
- Substitute the peppermint vodka for plain vodka, white rum or peppermint schnapps.
- Omit the alcohol and replace it with an additional 1/2 cup of water for a non-alcoholic option.
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