Rainbow Jello Shots
Playful and whimsical rainbow jello shots are one of The Best Jello Shot Recipes you’ll make this year! They are perfect for any party or celebration.
Whether you want non-alcoholic jello shots or some spiked ones for your next party, these colorful rainbow shots are just the ones for you.
You can make them with just water and serve them at a kid’s birthday party. Or, use rum and serve the spiked shots to your friends. You have so many choices and these shots fit in with almost any theme you make.
Rainbows fit in with St. Patrick’s Day, Pride, or even a gender reveal party! You can even serve them at a luau or ocean-themed baby shower.
How To Make Rainbow Jello Shots
One of the most important things to remember about these shots is that you have to plan ahead for all the time it will take for each layer to set before you add the next color.
I used about six layers and let each layer rest for two hours before adding the next color. It really did take all day for me to make them. But the end result is definitely worth it!
Plus, when you make them in resealable cups, you can store them in the refrigerator overnight. I like to make them the day before the party and then they are ready to go the next day!
Other than the wait time between layers setting up, these are really simple jello shots. You don’t need to use flavored jello. In fact, flavored jello might not taste great when you add six different flavors together.
Best Type Of Alcohol For Rainbow Jello Shots
Honestly, you don’t have to use alcohol when you make rainbow jello shots. You can make them with just water.
If you want to spike them with alcohol, I suggest using just one type of alcohol in all six layers.
Rum is the best type of alcohol for rainbow jello shots. It has a mild flavor and tastes delicious with the condensed milk layer.
You could also use vodka instead of rum. It doesn’t have a strong flavor and mixes in really well with whatever you mix it with.
The main things that stands out about these jello shots are all the different colors! Let them be the star of the show, not the alcohol or the flavors.
More Jello Shot Recipes
There are tons of fun and creative ways to make jello shots for your next party! Here are some more of my favorite jello shot recipes of all time. Make one or all of them next.
- Pot O’ Gold Jello Shots
- Perfectly Delicious Bailey’s Jello Shots
- Watermelon Jello Shots
- Irish Flag Jello Shots
- Mojito Jello Shots
- Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots
All of the jello shot recipes on my blog can be made with or without alcohol. You’re sure to find something that matches your upcoming party’s theme.
Here’s the full recipe for these fun and colorful rainbow jello shots!
Rainbow Jello Shots
Equipment
- 12 Shot Cups
Ingredients
- 5 Envelopes Clear Knox Gelatin
- 10 cups Water
- 2 drops Green Food Gel
- 2 drops Yellow Food Gel
- 2 drops Orange Food Gel
- 2 drops Blue Food Gel
- 2 drops Red Food Gel
- 10 tbsp Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 tbsp Rainbow Sprinkles
- Whipped Topping for garnish
- 1 strip Rainbow Airhead Sour Strips
- 1/2 cup Rum optional
Instructions
Green Layer
- Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix one envelope of clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well.
- Add one cup of cold water and two drops of green food gel.
- If adding in rum use 1/2 cup rum and 1/2 cup water. Whisk well. (only add rum on two layers)
- Pour the green layer into 1/5 of the cup. Place a lid on the jello shot cups and pop them into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Yellow Layer
- Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix one envelope of clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well.
- Add one cup of cold water and two drops of yellow food gel.
- If adding in rum use 1/2 cup rum and 1/2 cup water. Whisk well. (only add rum on two layers)
- Pour the yellow layer into 1/5 of the cup. Place a lid on the jello shot cups and pop them into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Orange Layer
- Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix one envelope of clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well. Add one cup of cold water and two drops of orange food gel.
- If adding in rum use 1/2 cup rum and 1/2 cup water. Whisk well. (only add rum on two layers)
- Pour the orange layer into 1/5 of the cup. Place a lid on the jello shot cups and pop them into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Blue Layer
- Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Mix one envelope of clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well.
- Add one cup of cold water and two drops of blue food gel. If adding in rum use 1/2 cup rum and 1/2 cup water. Whisk well. (only add rum on two layers)
- Pour the blue layer into 1/5 of the cup. Place a lid on the jello shot cups and pop them into the fridge for two hours or until set.
Red Layer
- Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Mix one envelope of clear gelatin Knox into the hot water and whisk well.
- Add one cup of cold water and two drops of red food gel. If adding in rum use 1/2 cup rum and 1/2 cup water. Whisk well. (only add rum on two layers)
- Pour the red layer into 1/5 of the cup. Place a lid on the jello shot cups and pop them into the fridge for two hours or until set.
- Once all layers are set and the jello shots are ready to serve top with whipped topping, a piece of rainbow airheads, and rainbow sprinkles.
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Susan B
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