Mardi Gras Jello Shots
These Mardi Gras Jello Shots are a fun and festive twist to your Fat Tuesday celebration! Layered with the traditional colors of Mardi Gras, these are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 envelopes clear gelatin knox
- 3 oz. box island pineapple jello
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups vodka or rum
- 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 drops purple food gel
- 4 drops lime green food gel
- Purple Green & Gold sanding sugar, for garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Yellow Layer - Add one cup water with 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and bring to a boil via stovetop or microwave. Whisk in island pineapple gelatin mix. Add 1/2 cup cold water plus 1/2 cup vodka or rum and whisk until fully combined.
- Pour yellow gelatin up to 1/3 of the way for each cup and place in the fridge for about 2 hours or until set.
- Prepare the Green Layer - Add one cup water with 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and bring to a boil via stovetop or microwave. Whisk in one envelope of unflavored Knox gelatin. Add 4 drops lime green food gel and 1/2 cup cold water plus 1/2 cup vodka or rum and whisk until fully combined.
- Pour a layer of the green gelatin on top of the yellow layer about 1/3 of the way up and place in fridge for about 2 hours or until set.
- Prepare the Purple Layer - Add one cup water with 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and bring to a boil via stovetop or microwave. Whisk in one envelope of unflavored Knox gelatin. Add 2 drops purple food gel and 1/2 cup cold water plus 1/2 cup vodka or rum and whisk until fully combined.
- Pour a layer of the purple gelatin on top of the green layer about 1/3 of the way up and place in fridge for about 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish & Serve - Add a dollop of whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of purple, green, and gold sanding sugars.
Notes
Can use smaller size plastic cups to make more jello shots.