Bring something fun to the adult side of the holiday party like these tasty Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots! Jello shots are simple to make and sure to be a hit at your holiday party. Little tiny cups of fun! Everyone loves a little bit of Jello fun at parties. This is a great way to kick off your holiday event.
Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots – For Your Holiday Drink Table
These holiday Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots are something a bit fun and festive for you holiday entertaining.
Ingredients Needed for Festive Holiday Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots
- 1 Cup Cranberry Vodka
- 1 Cup Water
- 3 oz Box Cranberry Flavored Jello
- Fresh Rosemary
- 1/4 Cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water
- Fresh Cranberries
- Condiment Cups
Easy Step-By-Step instructions how to Make Holiday Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots
Step 1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Step 2. Stir in the cranberry jello & then pour in the cranberry vodka.
Step 3. Pour into condiment cups.
Step 4. Refrigerate for about 1-1/2 hours or until Jello is solid.
Step 5. Pour the water over the fresh cranberries.
Step 6. Roll the cranberries in sugar.
Step 7. Once jello is solid, add rosemary & sugar-coated cranberries as garnish.
Making Jello Shots in Advance
If making Jello shots in advance to take to a party, buy the plastic cups with lids to keep them fresh. These Jello shots can be made a few days in advance.
- you can coat the plastic cups with a little bit of vegetable oil so Jello shots are easier to remove.
- You can definitely heat the water in your microwave.
- Always be responsible when offering jello shots to your guests.

Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots are Fun for any Christmas Party
- 1 Cup Cranberry Vodka
- 1 Cup Water
- 3 oz Box Cranberry Jello
- Fresh Rosemary
- 1/4 Cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water
- Fresh Cranberries
- Condiment Cups
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
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Stir in the cranberry jello & then pour in the cranberry lime vodka.
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Pour into condiment cups.
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Refrigerate until solid.
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Pour the water over the fresh cranberries.
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Roll the cranberries in sugar.
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Once jello is solid, add rosemary & sugar coated cranberries as garnish.
Holidays and Cranberries
Cranberries are so festive around the holidays and are sure to make for a pretty party table no matter how you serve them. These Cranberry Vodka Jello Shots will dazzle your holiday table with beautiful cranberries and festive rosemary.
Add a few Jello shots to your Easy Christmas Charcuterie Board to add some interest.
What Alcohol is best For Jello Shots?
Vodka is the best alcohol for Jello shots and is the most commonly used. It is not heavy in flavor so it lets your base Jello shot flavor (cranberry) shine through!
- It takes 4 Jello shots to equal one shot of vodka.
Jello shots are easy to make and will need about 1-1/2 hours to set it the fridge before serving. So plan on a few hours to make these jello shots.
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