Mexican Flag Jello Shots
These Mexican Flag Jello Shots are so fun for celebrating Cinco De Mayo. These tequila jello shots are layered to resemble the Mexican flag. There’s a layer of strawberry jello, a layer of lime jello, and a white layer that all have tequila in the mix. Most of our jello shots contain vodka instead of tequila, so these are a super fun twist.
Why we love these jello shots-
- They are so festive! Perfect for Cinco De Mayo, Flag Day in Mexico, or even celebrating the Mexico National Football Team!
- They are easy to make! It takes a little patience waiting for the individual layers to set, but the process of making these really couldn’t be any easier.
- The next time you want to wow your guests with a fun and festive boozy treat, these are the perfect option.
Ingredients:
- 1 (3 oz.) package of Lime jello
- 1 (12 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry jello
- 1 envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups of water, divided
- 1 ½ cups of tequila, divided
- Whipped cream for topping
- 3 oz. plastic shot glasses.
Directions:
Step 1: Start with the green colored layer. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in green jello, stirring until dissolved. Add ½ cup of cold water and ½ cup tequila, and stir to combine.
Step 2: Pour the green jello mixture evenly between your 3 oz. cups, filling them about one-third of the way full.
Step 3: Move the cups to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
Step 4: For the next layer of jello, the white jello, in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup water and 1 envelope of knox gelatin. Heat to barely a boil. Remove from the heat and pour in sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup tequila, stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Step 5: Once the mixture has cooled, add to your jello shot cups, filling ⅔ of the way full, leaving equal room for the last layer. You may have extra of the sweetened condensed milk mixture, which you can discard.
Step 6: Move the cups back to the refrigerator to chill for another 2 hours.
Step 7: For the final layer of red jello, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in strawberry jello, until dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup tequila, and stir to combine. Allow the strawberry jello mixture to cool completely.
Step 8: Once jello is cool, pour mixture into your shot cups, filling the remainder of the way with strawberry jello.
Step 9: Move the cups back to the refrigerator to chill for 2 more hours, or until ready to serve. For easy transporting, place the cups into the cups of a muffin tin.
Step 10: Before serving, top with whipped cream and red and green sprinkles.
These jell-o shots are so much fun and SO festive. They are sure to be a hit at your next party. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
FAQs & Tips:
- Keep these jello shots cold until ready to serve, even at room temperature the jello can begin to melt.
- If you don’t love tequila, you can use any other kind of alcohol that you enjoy in the same amounts.
- The best tequila for these jello shots is the best you can get for your budget! A good mid-range tequila is perfect, but I have also used some cheaper liquors in my jello shots with no issues at all. The jello does most of the work.
What happens if I put too much alcohol in jello shots?
Jello shots won’t set properly with too much alcohol. I like to stick to a rule of using 1/2 cup liquor in every two cups of jello mixture.
What alcohol is best for jello shots?
Any clear liquor- tequila, rum, or vodka, will work great without altering the jello flavors too much.
You might also like these other layered shot ideas-
Red White and Blue Layered Jello Shots– perfect for celebrating Memorial Day, or for 4th of July jello shots.
Rainbow Jello Shots – for Pride, or any rainbow themed party.
Irish Flag Jello Shots – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and other Irish holidays.
and these drinks are perfect for Cinco De Mayo-
Frozen Mezcal Margarita (coming soon!)
Mexican Flag Jello Shots
Fun and festive Mexican Flag Jello Shots made with layered lime, strawberry, and white jello!
Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz.) package of Lime jello
- 1 (12 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry jello
- 1 envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups of water, divided
- 1 ½ cups of tequila, divided
- Whipped cream for topping
- 3 oz. plastic shot cups
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in green jello, stirring until dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup tequila, and stir to combine.
- Pour the green jello mixture evenly between your 3 oz. cups, filling them about ⅓ full.
- Move the cups to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- For the next layer, in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup water and 1 envelope of knox gelatin. Heat to barely a boil. Remove from the heat and pour in sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup tequila, stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Once the mixture has cooled, add to your jello shot cups, filling ⅔ of the way full, leaving equal room for the last layer. You may have extra of the sweetened condensed milk mixture, which you can discard.
- Move the cups back to the refrigerator to chill for another 2 hours.
- For the last layer, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in strawberry jello, until dissolved. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup tequila, and stir to combine. Allow the strawberry jello mixture to cool completely.\
- Once jello is cool, fill your shot cups the remainder of the way with strawberry jello.
- Move the cups back to the refrigerator to chill for 2 more hours, or until ready to serve.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and red and green sprinkles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278
