Mexican Flag Jello Shots

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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.

Mexican Flag Jello Shots 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.

Will jello shots get me drunk?

It’s possible! There is a little under a shot of liquor in each of these jello shots, so consume enough you could say it could happen. But, always remember to drink responsibly, jello shots are just fun to enjoy, honestly.

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-

​Michelada Recipe with Shrimp

Frozen Mezcal Margarita (coming soon!)

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