How to Make Jolly Rancher® Vodka Shots

When Hershey Food Corporations acquired the Leaf North American confectionery operations in 1996, it is doubtful that they intended for the tart confection, known as Jolly Rancher®, to be taken as a shot, but like other food items such as Jello®, the public will always find interesting ways to add fun to their parties.

You can either make Jolly Rancher® vodka shots with the true candy or, more commonly, you can make a shot that tastes like a Jolly Rancher using traditionally flavored alcohol.

Jolly Rancher® Vodka Shots Using Candy

If using the candy to make this shot, you will need to make it in batches and at least twenty-four hours in advance rather than one shot at a time.

You will need the following:

• 16 single-flavor Jolly Ranchers®
• 2 cups vodka

Directions

• Clean a mason jar with a lid.
• Unwrap candies and place at the bottom of the jar.
• Pour in vodka, cover, and shake.
• Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, shaking contents as the candy dissolves.

Jolly Rancher® Vodka Shots with Flavored Alcohol

This is one of the easiest recipes to change the flavor simply by substituting the flavor of schnapps or vodka.

You will need the following:

• 1 oz sour apple Pucker
• 2 oz chilled vodka

Directions

• Mix the apple schnapps with the vodka.
• Add 3 oz of 7 Up with a glass of ice for a refreshingly tart drink.