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Layered Cinco de Mayo jello shots using the Mexican Flag colors; red, white and green. Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
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Cinco de Mayo Jello Shots

These Cinco de Mayo jello shots are bursting with flavors and perfect for any party you throw!
Prep Time30 minutes
Resting Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Cinco de mayo jello shots
Servings: 12 shots

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • 12 Shot Glasses

Ingredients

Green Layer

  • 3 ounces Watermelon Jello
  • Boiling Hot Water
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila
  • 1/2 cup Cold Water
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring

White Layer

  • 1 packet Gelatin .25 ounces
  • 12 ounces Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cup Grand Marinier

Red Layer

  • 3 ounces Cherry Jello
  • 1 cup Water boiling hot
  • 1/2 cup Water Cold
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Liqueur 
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring

Instructions

Green Layer

  • In a medium saucepan add your 1 cup of water, and place over medium to high heat. Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the jello mix to the water and stir to combine.
  • Now add the cold water, food coloring, and liquor.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour the green jello mixture evenly into your jello shot cups.
  • Fill the cups about 1⁄3 of the way.
  • Place the jello shot cups in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

White Layer

  • Add 1 cup of room temperature water to the gelatin packet in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Set it to the side for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk, and liquor to the gelatin and stir to combine.
  • Set the mixture to the side to allow it to cool completely.
  • Once completely cooled add the white mixture to the jello cups filling it to 2⁄3 rds of the way full. Return it back to the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Red Layer

  • In a medium saucepan add your 1 cup of water, and place over medium to high heat. Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the jello mix to the water and stir to combine.
  • Now add the cold water, food coloring, and liquor.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour the jello mixture on top of the white of the jello shot until full.
  • Place the jello shot cups in the refrigerator for 2 hours.