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Candy Shots

Bright, colorful, layered candy-flavored gelatin shots that are perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 shots
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup flavored vodka like watermelon or blue raspberry
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda
  • 1/2 cup flavored gelatin like Jell-O, any color
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup grenadine syrup for layering

Equipment

  • Shot glasses
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Pour spouts or funnel (optional)

Method
 

  1. Boil 1/2 cup of water, then pour it into a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup flavored gelatin until fully dissolved, about 1 minute.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cold water to the dissolved gelatin and mix to cool the mixture.
  4. Stir in 1 cup flavored vodka until the mixture is well combined.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup grenadine syrup into the bottom of each shot glass to form the first layer.
  6. Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the back of a spoon into each shot glass to create a layered effect.
  7. Refrigerate the filled shot glasses for at least 2 hours to allow the gelatin to set.
  8. Serve the candy shots chilled and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For best layering, let each layer set slightly before adding the next one.