When Hershey Food Corporations acquired the Leaf North American confectionary 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 with the true candy or more commonly, you can make a shot that tastes like a Jolly Rancher using traditional flavored alcohols.

Jolly Rancher® Shot 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:

• 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® Shot 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:

• 1 oz sour apple Pucker
• 2 oz chilled vodka

Directions

Mix the apple schnapps with the vodka and drink.

Add 3 oz of 7 Up with a glass of ice for a refreshingly tart drink.