Jello Shot Christmas Tree
Make your holiday party unforgettable with this festive Jello Shot Christmas Tree! Simple to prepare, customizable, and perfect for sharing, this fun recipe adds a playful touch to any holiday gathering. It’s a must-try for adult festivities!
Sometimes, we are looking for fun ways to enjoy the holidays. If you are hosting a party or celebration this festive season, make sure this Jello Shot Christmas Tree is on your list of things to make.
A simple mix of Lime Jello and Vodka makes for a delicious adults-only delight. You can then decorate however you see fit. I have made a couple of suggestions below to help create the look of a Christmas tree.
This recipe is easy to make and assemble. Anyone can recreate this at home. It is also an affordable way to make things look a little different and to show some creativity.
So, if you fancy trying this recipe, here is everything you need to know to make it at home.
Some more of our favorite adult-only drinks and shots include Classic Jack and Coke, Eggnog Pudding Shots, and Cotton Candy Chardonnay Cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and Fun: This Jello Shot Christmas Tree is not only delicious but also eye-catching and perfect for holiday gatherings, adding a fun, festive touch to any party setup.
- Simple to Make: With just a few ingredients and easy steps, anyone can recreate this recipe, even if you’re new to making jello shots!
- Customizable Decorations: You can make it even more festive and decorate it however you like or follow along and use red sanding sugar for “ornaments” and star sprinkles for that classic Christmas tree look.
Ingredients
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
You will need:
Easy Substitutions And Additions
- You can use flavored Vodka if you prefer. This could give a lovely twist on different flavors.
- Perhaps you want to use a different-flavored jello or add another flavor and some green dye to the mix to make it different.
How to make the Jello Shot Christmas Tree
- Place the jello and the boiling water in a medium or large mixing bowl. Stir until the jello is dissolved.
- Add the vodka and stir again.
- Pour 2 ounces of the jello into a separate glass or small bowl. Add the drop of brown dye and stir. Add more brown dye if needed, but one drop should be plenty.
- Pour the brown jello into one of the jello shot cups.
- Fill the rest of the 19 cups with the green jello.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
- Assemble in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting with one cup. The second line will have one cup, the third line will have two cups, the fourth line will have three cups, lines five through seven will have four cups each, and the last line will be the one brown cup that goes in the bottom middle.
- Place the star sprinkles in the top first cup, then sprinkle five random green cups with the red sanding sugar to signify ornaments on the tree.
- Serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This is perfect for parties and get-togethers. You can serve them on a tray, hand them out to guests, or leave them on a table for people to help themselves.
How to Store the Jello Shots
These must be stored in the fridge until ready to use them. Don’t garnish them until you are ready.
Recipe Tips and Advice
- Do not garnish if storing in the fridge. Only garnish when ready to serve.
- If you want to make these ahead of time, you’ll want to place the lids on them and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze them.
- Do not fill these to the top if you are planning on storing them in the fridge. The lid will make little divots in the top of the jello, which will make it look bad.
Can I make this at any other time of the year?
The principle of this recipe can be repurposed for other gatherings and occasions. For example, you can use different flavored jello mixes, colors, and vodka flavors. You can also present the shots in different ways and shapes, such as hearts.
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Jello Shot Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 1 Box (6-Ounce) Lime Jello
- 2 ½ Cups Boiling Water
- 1 ½ cups Vodka
- 1 Drop Brown Gel Food Dye
- Gold Star Sprinkles
- Red Sanding Sugar
Equipment
- 20 2-Ounce Jello Shot Cups
- Pourable Container (I use a pourable glass measuring cup)
Instructions
- Place the jello and the boiling water in a medium or large mixing bowl. Stir until the jello is dissolved.
- Add the vodka and stir again.
- Pour 2 ounces of the jello into a separate glass or small bowl. Add the drop of brown dye and stir. Add more brown dye if needed, but one drop should be plenty.
- Pour the brown jello into one of the jello shot cups.
- Fill the rest of the 19 cups with the green jello.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
- Assemble in the shape of a Christmas tree starting with one cup, the second line has one cup, the third line will have two cups, fourth line three cups, lines five through seven will have four cups each, and the last line will be the one brown cup that goes in the bottom middle.
- Place the star sprinkles in the top, first cup, then sprinkle 5 random green cups with the red sanding sugar to signify ornaments on the tree.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
