Description
These Irish Jello Shots are a fun and festive treat, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Featuring green, white, and orange layers inspired by the Irish flag, these make-ahead gelatin shots are delicious, easy to prepare, and sure to be a hit at any party.
Ingredients
For the Green Layer:
- 1 (3 oz) box lime gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice
For the White Layer:
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Orange Layer:
- 1 (3 oz) box orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice
For Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Green and orange sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Green Layer:
- Dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into 2-ounce shot glasses, filling each about ⅓ full.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, or until set.
Prepare the White Layer:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over 1 cup of cold water and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature.
- Once the green layer is set, pour the white mixture over it, filling each glass another ⅓ full.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, or until set.
Prepare the Orange Layer:
- Dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup apple juice or white grape juice. Mix well.
- Ensure the mixture is cooled to room temperature before pouring over the white layer.
- Fill each shot glass to the top with the orange gelatin mixture.
- Refrigerate for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until fully set.
Serve:
- Before serving, top with whipped cream or Cool Whip and sprinkles, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Kid-Friendly Option – Stick to fruit juice-based gelatin for a non-alcoholic treat.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Prepare up to 3 days in advance and store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Party Food
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish-American
