The Best M&M’s Easter Jello Shots
Have some Easter fun with this M&M’s Easter Jello Shots. This fun party drink can level up your party with your family and guests.
Light and refreshing, these Easter jello shots are easy to make. Everyone will surely enjoy your Easter celebration with these festive Easter treats.
Adorn these with your pastel-colored M&M’s for a fancy yummy treat.
Why You’ll Love This Easter Treat.
- It's light and refreshing.
- You can make them in advance
- Easy to make
- Easy to find ingredients
- Highly customizable Easter recipe
- Festive and fun Easter drink
Easter is coming up and that means it's time to start planning your party! Jello shots are always a popular choice, so why not try something new this year with these M&M’s Easter Jello Shots?
Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re perfect for any party or celebration. And who doesn’t love chocolate and candy?
Read on for the recipe and step-by-step instructions. Your guests will be thanking you all night long!
The full ingredient list and directions are in the printable recipe card below.
Equipment Needed to Make This Jello Shot Recipe
- Mini shot glasses
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pitcher
- Spatula
- Stirrer
- Mixing bowls
- Serving tray
- Piping bag
Ingredients for Your M&M’s Easter Jello Shots
Makes approximately 20 Jello Shots.
Here's what you need:
- 1 cup of Vanilla Vodka
- 2 cups of Boiling Water
- 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Envelopes of Unflavored Gelatin
- Aqua, Neon Pink, Bright Yellow, Neon Purple, and Neon Lime Green Food Coloring Gel
- Prepared Buttercream Frosting – piped onto the top
- Pastel M&M's
- Plastic Mini Shot Glasses – See Link
How to Make Your M&M’s Easter Jello Shots
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:
Step 1. Boil the water and pour the boiling water into a large measuring cup with a spout.
Step 2. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water, and let the gelatin bloom for 15 minutes, until completely dissolved.
Step 3. Add the vanilla vodka and the condensed milk, and stir well.
Step 4. Divide the gelatin mixture evenly into 5 bowls, and add the different colors of food coloring gel into the bowls, one color in each bowl.
Step 5. Stir well to blend completely.
Step 6. Add different colors to the cups, filling them about a third, or halfway up, and then place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool.
Step 7. Add the second layer, and make it as thick or thin as you like, using a different color than the first layer.
Step 8. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
Step 9. Add a third layer, and use yet another color or the same as the first layer. It depends on what colors you want to use.
Step 10. Place the shot glasses back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to cool the shot glasses.
Step 11. Remove from the refrigerator, and swirl the frosting on top of the shot glass. Sprinkle with the M&Ms.
Step 12. Place them back in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 13. Serve, and enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Easter Jello
Fruits (fresh or dried) or nuts are great compliments to jello shots.
One can not go wrong when you serve jello shots with chocolate or caramel syrup.
Candy bars or truffles can be served with your jello shots.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Rum
- Tequila
- Whiskey
- Wine
- Champagne
- Club soda
- Sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- Frosting
- Fruit slices
- Berries
- Fruit juice
- Candy bars
- Crushed cookies
- Chocolate
- Caramel syrup
- Lime juice
- Lemonade
How to Reheat & Store M&M’s Easter Jello Shots
The best way to store your M&M’s Easter Jello Shots is by placing them in an airtight container and storing them in the fridge. These should be consumed within 3 to 5 days.
Best Way to Store Easter Treat Leftover
Your leftover Easter jello shots can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container. They can also be frozen, but they cannot stay in the freezer for too long.
How Long Will M&M’s Easter Jello Shots Last in the Fridge?
If stored properly, your jello shots can last you for up to 2 months in the fridge.
Can I Freeze Jello Shots
Yes, you can freeze your jello shots. However, gelatin does not freeze well, and they tend to expand and ruin the shape and texture of your solid jello shots.
How to Thaw My Jello Shots
To thaw your jello shots, remove them from the freezer and leave them in the upper part of the fridge. You can also pop these in the microwave for a few seconds just until it becomes liquid.
You can have it for an afternoon or early night sip.
Easter Jello Shots FAQs
What happens if you put too much vodka in jello shots?
Jello shots should have at least half a cup of vodka. If you put too much, your jello shots won’t set. You’ll end up with a mushy mixture.
How do you get jello shots to not stick?
You can lightly spray your jello molds or jello shot glass with a non-stick spray. This will prevent your jello shots from sticking to the shot glass or molds.
Do you have to use water in jello shots?
In making jello shots, you use a cup of water, a 3-ounce jello mix, and alcohol of your choice. You can also add more water, depending on the desired strength of alcohol you will have in your jello shots.
The more alcohol you pour into your mixture, the lesser the amount of water will be used, and vice versa.
Can you use any alcohol in Jello shots?
Vodka is the most commonly used alcohol for jello shots. However, you may use other brands or types of alcohol.
Vodka is the most neutral, aside from rum, since it doesn’t affect the flavor of your jello. Other spirits, like gin, whiskey, tequila, and brandy can still be used for your jello shots.
Other Easter Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love
- Classic Champagne Cocktail
- Pomegranate Thyme Spritz
- Negroni
- Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary
- Manhattan
- Cranberry Cava Cocktail
- Cranberry Orange Mimosa
- Ginger Peach Soda
- Toasted Marshmallow Cocktail
- Pomegranate Sparklers
- Oklahoma Prairie Fire
- Marg-a-Ree-ta
- Grown Up Slushies
- Spiced Apple Cider Pomegranate Moscow Mules
- Strawberry Sangria
- Butterfly Martini
- Lillet Spritz
- 2-Ingredient Sangria
- Pomegranate Margaritas
- Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour
- Blackberry Punch
- Chipotle Bloody Mary
- Orange and Elderflower Cocktail
- Rosé Sangria
- Homemade Lemonade
- Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosa
- Apricot Sparkler
- Sidecar
- French 75
- Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
These little M&M's Easter Jello Shots are so good, and they're such gorgeous colors.
These are sure to be a hit at any celebration you're having. These would be great on a buffet table, or on a tray passed around to guests.
No matter how you choose to serve them, everyone will love them.
Make sure you keep these in your favorites!
M&M’s Easter Jello Shots Recipe
M&M’s Easter Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Vanilla Vodka
- 2 cups of Boiling Water
- 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Envelopes of Unflavored Gelatin
- Aqua Neon Pink, Bright Yellow, Neon Purple, and Neon Lime Green Food Coloring Gel
- Prepared Buttercream Frosting – piped onto the top
- Pastel M&M's
- Plastic Mini Shot Glasses – See Link
Instructions
- Boil the Water, and pour the boiling water into a large measuring cup with a spout.
- Sprinkle the Gelatin over the water, and let the gelatin bloom for 15 minutes, until completely dissolved.
- Add the Vanilla Vodka, condensed milk, and stir well.
- Divide the Gelatin mixture evenly into 5 bowls, and add the different colors of Food Coloring Gel into the bowls, one color in each bowl.
- Stir well to blend completely .
- Add different colors to the cups, filling them about a third, or half way up, and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool.
- Add the second layer, and make it as thick or thin as you like, using a different color than the first layer.
- Place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Add a third layer, and make it a different color, or the same as the first layer, it really depends on what colors you want to use.
- Place the shot glasses back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to cool the shot glasses.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and swirl the Frosting on top of the shot glass.
- Sprinkle with the M&Ms.
- Place them back in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve, and Enjoy!
Whether you’re looking for a new and exciting recipe to try this Easter or just want a delicious treat that the adults will love, these M&M’s Easter Jello Shots are sure to be a hit.
They’re simple to make and require only a few ingredients, so they’re perfect for any occasion. Be sure to give them a try!
WHAT’S NEXT
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