Description
These festive Irish Jello Shots are a colorful and fun treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebratory occasion. Layered with lime, creamy condensed milk, and orange gelatin mixtures, these 2-ounce shots deliver a delightful combination of fruity and creamy flavors. Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, they’re as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Layer
- 1 (3 oz) box lime gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice
White Layer
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Orange Layer
- 1 (3 oz) box orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice
Toppings
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Green and orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Dissolve Lime Gelatin: Dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add Liquids: Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice to the lime gelatin mixture. Mix well.
- Pour into Shot Glasses: Pour the lime mixture into 2-ounce shot glasses, filling each about one-third full.
- Refrigerate Green Layer: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, or until set.
- Prepare White Gelatin Mixture: In a small saucepan, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1 cup cold water. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to bloom.
- Dissolve Gelatin and Add Milk: Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature.
- Pour White Layer: Once the green layer is set, carefully pour the white gelatin mixture over it, filling each glass another one-third full.
- Refrigerate White Layer: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.
- Dissolve Orange Gelatin: Dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add Liquids: Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice. Mix well and cool to room temperature.
- Pour Orange Layer: Ensure the orange mixture is cooled, then pour it over the white layer, filling glasses to the top.
- Refrigerate Final Layer: Refrigerate for an additional 20-30 minutes or until fully set.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, top each jello shot with whipped cream or Cool Whip and decorate with green and orange sprinkles if desired.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy your festive Irish Jello Shots!
Notes
- Use 2-ounce shot glasses for perfect portion sizing.
- Make sure each gelatin layer is fully set before adding the next to maintain distinct layers.
- Sweetened condensed milk adds a creamy texture and sweetness to the middle layer.
- Apple juice or white grape juice is preferred for a lighter color and taste.
- Prepare these a few hours ahead to allow all layers to fully set.
- Can be made alcohol-free by skipping alcohol addition, or add vodka/whiskey to the juice for an adult version.
