Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (2024)

Home » Recipes

Jill Mills

Jump to Recipe Save

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

How fun are these Unicorn Jello Shots? Raspberry Jello with Bubble Gum Vodka and homemade whipping cream makes a pretty delicious treat for the grown-ups.

After we made our Mermaid Jello Shots we just had to keep going! These are layered with pink and white jello and flavored with a fun bubble gum vodka. I think these would be so much fun for a 21st or 30th birthday party.Who says kids are the only ones that love unicorns?

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (2)

Unicorn Jello Shots

Jello shots are such a fun treat to make for the grown-ups. We chose the bubble gum flavor to match the fun, playful unicorn theme. However, you can choose any flavor of vodka. I think raspberry or strawberry would go great, too!

Making Jello Shots

These are not a quick recipe you can make last minute. They do take a bit of time to chill in between each layer. The pink layers take only half an hour to harden, but the white layers each can take up to two hours since there is sweetened condensed milk in them.

But trust me, the time it takes is well worth it!

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (3)

Making the Unicorn Horn and Ears

These unicorn ears are made from hand cut pieces of pink and white fondant. They are simpler to make than you might think, but do take some time.

If you want a faster hack, you can grab this set of unicorn cupcake toppers which are edible horns and ears.

The homemade whipped cream is so tasty, but you can cut another corner here and use store-bought if you are pressed for time or just want a simpler choice.

Everyone that sees these unicorn jello shots are going to be so impressed with your skills!

Enjoy these and try ourPina Colada Jello Shotsand ourPineapple Upside Down Shotsnext!

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (4)

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (5)

No ratings yet

Unicorn Jello Shots

How fun are these Unicorn Jello Shots? Raspberry Jello with Bubble Gum Vodka and homemade whipping cream makes a pretty delicious treat for the grown-ups.

Servings: 18

Prep: 1 hour hr

Chill Time: 7 hours hrs

Total: 8 hours hrs

Print Rate Save

Ingredients

Pink layer Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Jell-o in Raspberry pink colors
  • Pink food coloring
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup Bubble Gum Vodka
  • 1/2 cup cold water

White layer Ingredients

Whipped Cream Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pink Gel food coloring
  • 2 piping bags fitted with a small star tip
  • 1 piping bag fitted with a large star tip
  • 1 package of unicorn horn royal icing transfers found at Hobby Lobby

Unicorn ears ingredients

  • 1 White fondant container
  • 1 Pink fondant container
  • wilton icing tip 2D
  • wilton icing tip #2
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 cutting board

Instructions

Unicorn Ear Directions

  • Sprinkle some powdered sugar onto your cutting board and rolling pin.

  • Roll out half of both colors of fondant to be 1/8 thick.

  • Using the 2D icing tip, cut out 36 white round circles.

  • Using the #2 icing tip, cut out 36 pink round circles.

  • Using the #2 tip again, cut the pink circle a tad bit smaller.

  • Using a paintbrush, brush a really small amount of water onto the white circles.

  • Place the pink circles into the center of the white.

  • Carefully pick up the white circle and pinch the bottom of the ears.

  • Set aside and repeat with remaining 35 circles.

  • Allow to dry for 3 hours.

Pink layer directions

  • In a medium bowl, stir the pink jello and boiling water until the jello dissolves.

  • Add the vodka and cold water.

  • Stir to combine.

  • Evenly divide this bowl into three smaller bowls.

  • Add 2 drops of pink food coloring in the bowl for the 3rd (bottom) layer.

  • Mix well.

  • Divide this equally into the shot glasses.

  • Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.

  • Add 1 drop of pink food coloring in the 2nd bowl for the 2nd pink layer.

  • Mix well.

  • Set aside.

  • The top layer (the remaining bowl of pink jello stays the same.)

White Layer directions

  • While your first layer of pink jello is setting, prepare the white layer.

  • In a separate bowl add the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup of boiling water.

  • In a small bowl sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water.

  • Allow the unflavored gelatin to set for a few minutes.

  • Add 1/2 cup of boiling water to dissolve the gelatin.

  • Add this to the milk mixture.

  • Stir to combine.

  • Allow to cool to room temperature.

  • Spoon some of this milk mixture over the bottom layer of pink.

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Building the rest of the unicorn jello shot

  • Add the 2nd layer of the pink jello.

  • Put in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.

  • Check as this layer may harden faster.

  • Spoon in the 2nd layer of the white milk mixture.

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Spoon the remaining (last pink bowl) (top layer) of pink for the top layer.

  • Set in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.

Whipped Cream Directions

  • Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.

  • Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your whipped cream.

  • Once the whipped cream is made, split it into 2 bowls.

  • Add about 2-4 drops of the pink color into 1 bowl.

  • Leave the second bowl white.

  • Scoop the white whipped cream into the piping bag with a large star tip.

  • Scoop the pink whipped cream into the piping bag with a small star tip.

  • Using the large star tip, pipe a dollop of whipped cream in the top center and along the side.

  • Using the pink piping bag, pipe dollops of the pink whipped cream randomly into the white to make flowers

  • Place the unicorn horn into the center of the frosting.

  • Place one ear on each side.

  • Enjoy!

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.04mg

Did You Make This?

Leave a below or tag @kitchenfunwithmy3sons on social media!

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (6)

Categories:

  • Desserts
  • Holidays
  • Recipes
Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (7)

We love for you to share our ideas, but require a link back to us for credit. Any of our creations or ideas that are shared without permission are a violation of copyright. On occasion I create posts for sponsors and often use affiliate links. I’ll let you know when that is the case and appreciate your support.

Unicorn Jello Shots - Easy Bubble Gum Vodka Jello Shots Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio of water to vodka in Jello shots? ›

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka, or other liquor. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to reach a consistent temperature. Place 1 (3-ounce) package any flavor gelatin in a separate bowl or glass measuring cup, and slowly add the remaining 1 cup boiling water.

What is the best alcohol to use for Jello shots? ›

From experience, for the best jello shots use a schnapps instead of vodka...peach jello with peach schnapps, watermelon jello with watermelon pucker or Midori, for some examples. Just combine a fruit flavored schnapps with a fruit flavored jello and ta-da, yummy jello shots!

What happens if you put too much vodka in Jello shots? ›

Jello shots won't set properly if you add too much alcohol. Generally, a basic batch of jello shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of alcohol. However, jello shots can be made with as much as 2/3 cup alcohol without changing their texture.

Should alcohol be cold when making Jello shots? ›

If you are in a hurry, you can set your jello faster by having your liquids as cold as possible when starting to make your shots. You can have your alcohol in the freezer to get it cold, and/or you can add some ice cubes in with your cold water and remove the ice that's left after 2-3 minutes.

Do Jello shots get stronger the longer they sit? ›

Jello Shots, like life, are all about balance. That said, if you want a strong one, it is possible if you leave it in the fridge long enough. In a Supercall experiment, we found that the strongest Jello Shot that will set is three-to-one ratio of 80-proof alcohol to water, and it took a full day to become mostly solid.

Does it matter how much vodka you put in jello shots? ›

A standard recipe made with 3 ounces of Jell-O powder calls for 5 ounces of 80-proof vodka and 11 ounces of water, but this results in a shot that tastes watered-down. To make a stronger shot, use just 4 ounces of water and between 8 and 14 ounces of vodka (to taste)

How do you make jello shots slide out easily? ›

Simply spritz cooking spray around the interior of your jello shot containers, and use a paper towel to spread it around so that all that's left is a light coating. To eat, use your finger to scoop out the jello shot and it should release from the cup much easier.

Do you spray cups for jello shots? ›

Place shot glasses on a baking tray for easy transport. Pour gelatin mixture into paper or plastic shot cups* and chill in refrigerator until set, 1 hour or more. *Reviewers suggest coating the shot cups lightly with cooking spray so the shots slide right out.

Does alcohol replace water in jello shots? ›

They're exactly what they sound like: an individually portioned size bite of jello, traditionally consumed as a shot. And they're great with or without booze. Use water or juice if you're making booze-free, or replace the liquid with alcohol if you want an adults-only version.

What brand of vodka is best for jello shots? ›

But the best vodka for jello shots is a good middle-shelf option. I'm not talking about high-end $35 a bottle stuff. That's for martinis and vodka sodas. A $12 bottle of Absolut or Smirnoff will work just fine.

Why are my jello shots foamy? ›

Usually, Jell-O shots take on a cloudy appearance due to an overabundance of air bubbles in the gelatin, which occurs when the solution is overmixed. The best way to ensure a clear, bubble-free shot is to whisk gently while the granules dissolve.

Is rum or vodka better for jello shots? ›

If you're making them for potency and less for taste, this probably is the best option. Try using flavored vodka to make it more palatable. Rum – This is my favorite alcohol to use, it tastes great with pretty much every jello flavor, it's smooth, and flavored rums can really add a lot to a shot!

How do you make jello stronger? ›

The gelatin made with salt was stronger than the powdered milk but not as sturdy as the sugar. The average weight sugar was able to hold was 40.95 grams. Overall, sugar was the additive that created the sturdiest gelatin.

What is a good water to vodka ratio? ›

Mix one part vodka with seven parts water and you should end up with 5 % ABV. If you ask me, that's a more pleasant alcohol level, but we are all different. And replace the water with something that actually tastes nice with alcohol.

How much water is added to vodka? ›

Most of the liquid in a bottle of gin or vodka is water. The bottle even tells you that with a clearly visible ABV statement. A bottle of supermarket gin at 37.5% is 62.5% water, the brand-name vodka at 40% is 60% water.

Does alcohol replace water in Jello shots? ›

They're exactly what they sound like: an individually portioned size bite of jello, traditionally consumed as a shot. And they're great with or without booze. Use water or juice if you're making booze-free, or replace the liquid with alcohol if you want an adults-only version.

How much vodka do you put in a vodka water? ›

Add Mandarin Vodka (1/3 of the bottle is how I do it). Fill with Water, stir. Pour into highball glasses. Share with someone you love!

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Catherine Tremblay

Last Updated:

Views: 5979

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (47 voted)

Reviews: 86% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Catherine Tremblay

Birthday: 1999-09-23

Address: Suite 461 73643 Sherril Loaf, Dickinsonland, AZ 47941-2379

Phone: +2678139151039

Job: International Administration Supervisor

Hobby: Dowsing, Snowboarding, Rowing, Beekeeping, Calligraphy, Shooting, Air sports

Introduction: My name is Catherine Tremblay, I am a precious, perfect, tasty, enthusiastic, inexpensive, vast, kind person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.