Pink Peppermint Jello Shots
These pink peppermint jello shots combine whipped cream vodka, peppermint schnapps and sweetened condensed milk. Layered and garnished, they’re festive and fun.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Saucepan Small
- Shot Glasses 1 ½-Ounce
Ingredients
For the White Layers
- ⅔ Cup water cold
- 1 Envelope gelatin unflavored, ¼-Ounce, 7 Grams
- 5 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ Cup whipped cream vodka such as Smirnoff Whipped Cream
For the Pink Layers
- ⅔ Cup water cold
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Envelope gelatin unflavored, ¼-Ounce, 7 Grams
- 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ Cup peppermint schnapps I used 99-proof 99 Peppermint Schnapps
- 2 Drops food coloring red
Optional Garnishes
- whipped cream
- sprinkles pink, red and white
- candy canes crushed
Instructions
Prepare the White Layer Mixture
- In a small saucepan, add cold water, sprinkling gelatin on its surface. Allow the gelatin to bloom for 3 to 5 minutes or until all of the gelatin granules have soaked-up liquid.
- Over medium heat, whisk until gelatin has completely dissolved. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Add whipped cream flavored vodka. Stir to mix. Transfer to a heatproof container with a pour spout such as a glass measuring cup. Set aside at room-temperature.
Prepare the Pink Layer Mixture
- In the same small saucepan, add cold water and sugar. Again, sprinkle the contents of one gelatin packet on the surface of the water. Allow it to bloom for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Over medium heat, whisk until gelatin and sugar have completely dissolved. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Add peppermint schnapps and food coloring. Stir to mix. Transfer into another heat-proof container with a pour spout. Set aside at room-temperature.
Assemble the Shots
- Beginning with the pink layer, add about 2 teaspoons to a 1 ½-ounce disposable shot glass. Place into the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the top of the gelatin is firm. You should be able to touch the top of the Jello with your finger and it should not stick.
- Before pouring your next layer, assure that the white liquid it is at room temperature, which prevents bleeding of the colors into the other layers. Add enough of the white liquid to match the width of the pink layer. Again, place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Continue this process for each layer until the gelatin reaches the top of the shot glass. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes and sprinkles just before serving.
Notes
Cool layers: Let each layer reach room temperature before pouring to prevent colors bleeding.
Quick set: Freeze for a few minutes to firm layers before adding the next.
Use a spout: Pour from a measuring cup for precise layering.
Chill longer: Allow at least an hour in the fridge for the flavors to meld.
Quick set: Freeze for a few minutes to firm layers before adding the next.
Use a spout: Pour from a measuring cup for precise layering.
Chill longer: Allow at least an hour in the fridge for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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