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Rainbow jello shots topped with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and rainbow candy.
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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.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 50 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Rainbow Jello Shots
Servings: 12 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.