Double Rainbow Cake Jelly Shot

Worked great following the instructions, I used the 4 tbsps of condensed milk. Only note, if you use a metal pan the layers set noticeably quicker, so you might want to only allow for 3 minutes between layers or else they will separate when you serve them. Great recipe, thank you guys!

Experimentation with that ingredient is definitely welcome, @Anonymous — the condensed milk is meant to help sweeten the taste of each shot. We suggest potentially trying a different mold next time to see if that has an effect on how the shots set. Glad you continue to enjoy this recipe!

I'm curious if, regarding condensed milk, "you can use up to 4 tbsp" should read "up to 4 tsp"? I've used a couple tbsp the last couple times I've made this recipe and the shots will not set... all other measurements were exactly as listed. This is the only thing I adjusted from the first time I made them when they did work...

Hi! Some experimentation would need to be done, but generally, it's a good idea to stick with the 1 1/4 cups vodka so that the shots will definitely set. Good luck, and be sure to let us know if you decide to experiment with this recipe! :)

How much alcohol can you put in them and still have them set well?

we used lemon flavored jello rather than tasteless and they turned out delicious! they tasted like lemon cream cake. we used frozen cool whip as the icing. for people who want them to be alcoholic but dont like unmixed drinks or really strong shots, i recommend this because we used a lot more vodka than the recipe called for but they still didnt have that alcohol burn flavor

Hi @romeroa14! We recommend that you keep them in a cooler with an ice pack or two if you want to take them on a trip.

do the jello shots have to be kept refrigerated? im going on a trip and want to take them with me

Why would you add vodka in the first place if its alcohol free? V =__=

To get an alcohol free version but with the same taste, can't you just boil the alcohol out of the vodka?

Hi @New86! Instead of lemonade, try cranberry juice or grape juice.

Is there something else I could use instead of lemonade (or orange juice)? I'm allergic to them :-(

you could make a cake pan of it and then use a round cookie cutter.

Hi! This recipe will make 24 jelly shots!

I have a float trip coming up soon and always bring just plain old jello shots, not this year I can't wait to make them.

Wow! This would make an awesome cake! Let us know how it turns out!

Hi, would this work as a whole cake, you think...? I want to use it to make a 21st birthday cake, and am hoping it would set as a whole cake and not seperate shots, I can't think of any particular reason.

Hi @machase_42! Instead of whipped cream vodka, try a cream soda. Let us know how the kid-friendly version turns out!

i what to make this for my daughter's baby shower as i think they are really cool. but what can i use instead of the booze?" please let me know. thanks

So, what this recipe doesn't tell you is that while you are waiting for each layer to mold the other gelatin begins to congeal. Don't panic, just simply re heat as you go, in the microwave for about 20 seconds

If you use fruit punch or any other juice, it should be a suitable substitute to the lemonade, as the lemonade is just a flavoring device. Most jello shots do not require lemonade.

When it says prepared lemonade is this the can of frozen and you make it with water then use it? or can you use any kind of lemonade?

Is there an alternative to the prepared lemonade? I am allergic to anything citrus (ie lemon, orange, tomato, grapefruit...)

How many shots does this recipe make? - Erin

I used small cheap paper cups and when I was ready to display and serve I just tore the cups and peeled off!! Worked great! Made about 200 for a party!! the mini muffin pans work good too!

Has anyone tried MIXING vodka flavors?? I wanna mix Vanilla & Whipped Cream flavored vodkas. Or maybe marshmallow vodka.

When I added the sweetened condensed milk it got chunky and looks like small grains of rice - did I do something wrong? Is that normal??

I have had my red part in the fridge for a while now..prolly alil more than a hour and its not turning solid...or at least sticky..I just made diffrent jello shots using the exact same recipe just different colors....what could have happened? Is ther anyway I can fix this? Or should I start over completely?

Seriously? You make jello without booze and then layer them. Didn't think it was that complicated.

how do you make them withOUT booze?!

I used clear disposable shot glasses and they came out absolutely gorgeous! Everyone loved them and some people even asked me to make them for their parties! Thanks for the great idea! I absolutely love them with some whipped cream and sprinkles! Mmmm...

I too keep wondering for myself what kind of pan you used. D: They look so perfect, but not too small. And without that odd..bowl shape to them! So lovely.

I am so glad I found this recipe! They turned out perfectly, they look great and taste WAY better than most Jello shot concoctions! I put each shot in a mini muffin liner after they came out of the pans, they looked super cute!!!

I used four tablespoons of the condensed milk wich made them sweet, also used a metal mini muffin pan and the shots came out easily. I found the metal helped them set up much quicker about five minutes per layer. I also found that was better to mix each color as the layer before was setting, helped with the jello not setting in the bowls. When making the frosting I added some of the vodka to it..was worth the work.

To get that creamy look, adjust the amount of condensed milk you are adding. Hope that helps!

Hi Anon - The recipe calls for 2 tsp - 4 Tblsp of sweetened condensed milk, according to taste. This should be added in step 3.

Hi Anon - You can use any flavor of vodka that you would like, including unflavored. Enjoy!

I used crystal light pink lemonade, and when I added the sweetened condensed milk it curdled:(

How long can they be out of the fridge before they lose shape?

I used small, plastic bath cups, then cut the edges and peeled the cup off when they were set.

MINI MUFFIN PAN ---- I just bout the multipurpose plastic cups with lids and used them. worked PERFECT and way cheaper cuz if you use the oil on em, they come right out and you can wash and reuse the cups again!

I too was wondering where I can find a mini muffin pan with a 3tbsp cavity. Help!

I can't find a mini muffin pan with a three tablespoon cavity, any suggestions?

Swedish fish flavored vodka by pinnacle is amazing too.

http://givemecream.com/whipped/ - Alcohol infused whipped cream may be an alternative to icing!

Just made these and they look so pretty! I hope they taste ok- I substituted Marshmallow Vodka...It might be too sweet now...but we will see- It's my birthday tomorrow so I'm hoping they are a big hit!

Can you use unflavored vodka?

Pinnacle vodka makes cake flavor, whipped cream, orange whipped, cherry whipped, cotton candy, and some others. Those are the ones I've tried and they are pretty good. I can't wait to try these.

Cake flavored vodka is made by UV Vodka and is known as UV Cake. Its for their 10th anniversary.

I think King Arthur, the flour people, have a buttercream flavoring that might work nicely for non alcoholic versions.

BTW...I believe there is a cake flavored coffee syrup that could be added to the water to make these non-alcoholic. Make that cupcake flavored! http://shop.torani.com/Cupcake-Syrup/p/TOR-363020&c=Torani@Syrups

Yes. Had a waitress at Buffalo Wild Wings serving cake flavored vodka shots and said it was good. You can make shots that taste like pinapple upside down cake and strawberry shortcake with this vodka.

They make CAKE flavored vodka?!

In the recipe the prepared lemonade, is that lemonade that you purchase in a container ready to be used or is it the frozen concentrate??

How much sweetened condensed milk and when do you add it in?

Hi Everyone, massive huge gigantic apologies to all. I forgot to an ingredient in the list - the sweetened condensed milk which adds a touch of opacity, and also sweetness. As far as making the jelly shots without alcohol, I think TbspErin has the best idea I've heard - sub in water and a little almond extract for the vodka. Hard to substitute for the cake flavored vodka! Again, apologies to all for the inconvenience, and feel free to beat me up a little. I can take a few lumps! XO Michelle

How is the taste coming out. I followed this recipe exactly how it states & they don't taste anything like cake! Can I add a few teaspoons of sugar to sweeten it up?

how did you get them to look creamy? mine look clear like jello.

To make this recipe vodka free (non-alcoholic) you can sub in the water for the alcohol. I'm not totally sure how you'd keep the cake flavor, but I'd try perhaps a little almond extract in the water to give it a little bit of a cake taste.

Absolutley love this!!!! this is gonna be making an apperance at my next birthday! thank you!

can you make this vodka free?