This is the best jolly rancher shot recipe! We’ve turned our most popular cocktail, jolly rancher punch into another delicious drink, a shot! This shot is not an overly sweet, sugary shot.
It’s made with apple vodka and pure juice. So if you’re looking for a fun shot recipe inspired by the colorful jolly rancher, these are for you! You will also love our Gummy Bear shots, lemon drop shots, green tea shots, and birthday cake shot recipe too!
These fun shots are great for parties! They’re fun to make and have a fresh fruity flavor. They taste like hard jolly rancher candies, but less sweet.
This is an easy recipe to make and the best tasting too! They’re always a huge hit with party guests when served on a platter with classic jolly ranchers!
So if you’re a fan of fruity cocktails and jolly rancher candy you must try these shots! Also, try our candy corn vodka shots and pina colada jello shots!
What are Jolly Ranchers?
Jolly ranchers are hard candies with fruity flavors like watermelon and green apple. They were invented in 1949 by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen of Golden, Colorado. The fun name was chosen to let consumers know they were a friendly, western company.
How to Make a Jolly Rancher Shot
Here’s everything you need to make these fun shots!
Supplies
Cocktail Jigger – This is used to measure the ingredients.
Cocktail Shaker – To shake and mix the ingredients.
Shot Glasses – Standard shot glasses work perfectly for this recipe.
Ingredients
Full recipe in the recipe card below.
Cranberry Juice – The liquid juice made from cranberries. Use 100% cranberry juice that is sweetened. Unsweetened juice is too tart.
Pineapple Juice – Use pure, organic pineapple juice made 100% from pineapples.
Apple Vodka – Apple vodka gives the shots a jolly rancher flavor. A green apple vodka is perfect for this recipe.
Peach Schnapps – A type of liqueur made by adding peach flavoring to a spirit.
Simply add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake for 20 seconds, then strain into shot glasses.
What is a Jolly Rancher shot made of?
These shots are made from cranberry juice, pineapple juice, vodka, and peach schnapps. They’re shaken with ice for a smooth finish.
Can you make these ahead of time?
You can make these ahead of time. Measure all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Before adding ice, keep the shaker in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.
When you’re ready to serve, add the ice and shake.
Then strain into shot glasses.
Jolly Rancher Shot Variations
- Add 2 ounces of ginger juice to give these shots a spicy kick.
- Use jolly rancher flavored vodka instead of apple vodka.
- Raspberry vodka will work to make jolly rancher shots too.
Flavored Vodka for Jolly Rancher Shots
You can use different flavors of vodka to make this delicious cocktail. Try any of these vodka flavors:
Apple Vodka
Green apple vodka has a sweet taste with a little tartness. It’s infused with crisp granny smith apple and has a smooth sweet finish.
Raspberry Vodka
If you prefer a raspberry flavor, try raspberry vodka. It’s infused with natural raspberry flavor for a tart and fruity finish.
Jolly Rancher Infused Vodka
Infuse vodka with jolly rancher candies to use for this recipe. Unwrap 15 jolly rancher candies. Then place candies into the bottle of vodka and let it sit for 24 hours.
The candies will break down and leave you with flavorful vodka! Make different flavors by using different jolly ranchers.
How to Serve Jolly Rancher Shots
Serve these shots in small glass shot glasses. Here are a few of our favorite shot glasses:
Sugar the rim for a pretty presentation.
Serve them in ice shots or even jolly rancher shot glasses or a unique twist.
Serve these shots with a small piece of candied ginger. The ginger is a nice touch to chew once the shot is taken. It adds a fresh flavor and a little kick.
When to Serve Jolly Rancher Shots
This recipe is great to serve year-round, especially as a summer cocktail! Serve this jolly rancher drink recipe at any of these parties:
Birthday Party it’s also perfect for a last-minute birthday party!
More Vodka Cocktails You’ll Love
If you’re looking for more easy recipes, try these!
Vodka Soda – An easy vodka drink made with soda water, vodka, and floral ice cubes.
Vodka Cranberry – This is an easy cocktail to make with just two ingredients.
Apple Juice and Vodka – Another easy cocktail recipe using infused lavender vodka.
Vodka and Orange Juice – A fruity cocktail that’s perfect for brunch.
Blueberry Moscow Mule – A fruity and delicious mule recipe with ginger and vodka. Also, try our Tokyo mule recipe.
Dirty Martini – An extra dirty martini recipe is perfect to serve all year!
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Jolly Rancher Shot
Ingredients
- 4 ounces apple vodka
- 4 ounces peach schnapps
- 6 ounces cranberry juice
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour the ingredients into the cocktail shaker.
- Shake for 20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktial into shot glasses.
- Serve with candied ginger.
Notes
Nutrition
Nice Post!
These shots were such a fun, yummy addition to our cul-de-sac game night last night. And everyone thought they really tasted like Jolly Ranchers!