Jolly Rancher Jello Shot

Name: Jolly Rancher Jello Shot
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box melon gelatin (3 oz box); 1 cup boiling water; 0.5 cup vodka; 0.5 cup sour apple schnapps; green apple slice (garnish)

Taste your childhood candy in adult form—these sweet and sour shots capture the iconic green apple Jolly Rancher flavor with a vodka kick.

vodkaEasy~13% ABV

MethodSetGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishgreen apple slice

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1 boxmelon gelatin(3 oz box)
1 cupboiling water
½ cupvodka
½ cupsour apple schnapps
green apple slicegarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Dissolve melon gelatin in boiling water.
2Let cool for 3 minutes.
3Add vodka and sour apple schnapps.
4Stir well to combine.
5Pour into shot cups.
6Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
7Garnish with a Jolly Rancher candy before serving.

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History & Origin

Named after the beloved American candy brand, Jolly Rancher jello shots recreate the nostalgic sweet-sour flavor profile that made the hard candies famous. A party favorite since the 2000s.

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