Sparkling Christmas Tree Jello Shots Recipe

Add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations with these Sparkling Christmas Tree Jello Shots. Bright, boozy, and beautifully decorated with gold stars and red sugar, they’re the perfect party treat to impress your guests.

Bring some sparkle to your holiday parties with these Sparkling Christmas Tree Jello Shots — a fun, festive twist that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious!

Made with bright green lime Jello, vodka, and a touch of red and gold sparkle, these jiggly treats are the ultimate Christmas crowd-pleaser.

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas Eve get-together, a New Year’s Eve bash, or a holiday girls’ night, these adorable shots are guaranteed to impress.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

• Festive and fun: Designed to look like a Christmas tree, complete with ornaments and a golden star!
• Quick and easy: Just a few simple steps and ingredients.
• Make ahead: Perfect for prepping before the party — chill and serve when ready.
• Crowd favorite: Sweet, boozy, and so cute everyone will want to snap a photo before sipping.

Ingredients Needed

Lime Jello – Bright, festive base that gives your shots their signature green color.

Boiling water – Helps dissolve the Jello completely for a smooth, even texture.

Vodka – Adds the boozy kick that makes these shots party-perfect.

Brown gel food dye – Creates the “tree trunk” layer for a fun visual touch.

Gold star sprinkles – Sparkling decoration to top your Christmas tree design.

Red sanding sugar – Adds sparkle and mimics ornaments for a festive finish.

Jello shot cups – Perfect portion size for serving and stacking into a tree shape.

Pourable container – Makes filling the Jello cups clean, quick, and easy.

How To Make Sparkling Christmas Tree Jello Shots Recipe

Step One: Start by placing the lime Jello and boiling water in a large mixing bowl. Stir well until the Jello powder is completely dissolved — this ensures a smooth, even consistency without any grainy bits.

Step Two: Next, pour in the vodka and give it another good stir. This step combines the alcohol evenly throughout the mixture, giving every shot a perfectly balanced flavor.

Step Three: Scoop out about 2 ounces of the Jello mixture into a small bowl. Add one drop of brown gel food dye and stir until the color is blended — this creates the tree trunk for your festive display.

Step Four: Pour the brown Jello mixture into one 2-ounce shot cup. Then, use your pourable container to fill the remaining 19 cups evenly with the green Jello. This step gives you the beautiful green “branches” of your Christmas tree.

Step Five: Carefully place the filled cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until completely set. This allows the shots to firm up and achieve that classic, jiggly texture.

Step Six: Once set, it’s time to get creative! Arrange the cups on a flat surface to form a Christmas tree shape:

• Top row: 1 cup
• Second row: 1 cup
• Third row: 2 cups
• Fourth row: 3 cups
• Fifth to seventh rows: 4 cups each
  Finally, position the brown Jello shot cup at the bottom center — this will serve as your tree trunk.

Step Seven: Now for the fun part — decorating! Add gold star sprinkles to the top cup as the tree topper, then sprinkle red sanding sugar over five random green cups to represent ornaments. The sparkle gives your Jello shots that extra festive flair.

Christmas Tree Jello Shots Recipe Tips

• Use a pourable container: Makes filling the cups faster, cleaner, and more precise.
• Chill thoroughly: Let the Jello shots set fully for at least 2 hours to hold their shape.
• Adjust alcohol to taste: For a milder version, reduce the vodka slightly or substitute with lemon-lime soda.
• Decorate creatively: Add extra sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar to make your tree even more festive.
• Make ahead: Assemble the Jello shots a day in advance to save time on party day.
• Try flavor variations: Swap lime for cherry, lemon, or blue raspberry for a colorful holiday twist.

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerator: Keep the assembled Jello shots covered in the fridge until ready to serve. They will stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
• Avoid Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, as it can change the texture and make the Jello watery when thawed.
• Serving Tip: Keep them chilled until the moment of serving to maintain their shape and festive appearance.

Sparkling Christmas Tree Jello Shots Recipe Faqs

Can I make these Jello shots without alcohol? Yes! Substitute the vodka with cold water, lemon-lime soda, or juice for a kid-friendly or non-alcoholic version.

How long do Jello shots stay fresh? Keep them covered in the refrigerator, and they will stay fresh for 3–4 days.

Can I use other Jello flavors? Absolutely! Cherry, lemon, or blue raspberry work well and add fun color variations for your Christmas tree design.

Do I have to use the brown Jello for the trunk? No, you can skip the brown or use a small green cup as the base if desired — it’s just for visual effect.

Can I make them ahead of time? Yes! Prepare and chill the Jello shots a day in advance for an easy, stress-free holiday party setup.

How do I assemble the tree neatly? Arrange the cups on a flat surface by rows (top to bottom: 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 1) and add the decorations carefully for a clean, festive look.

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