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.
