Are you ready for the start of the NCAA College Football season? I am! How would you like to be the hit of the next tailgate party supporting your NCAA College Football Team with the best-tasting Jello Shots ever? These Jello Shots are what every TRUE Iowa State Cyclones fan needs to try! Make them in team colors and choose from dozens of Vodkas, Rum, and Whiskey flavors! You’ll CRUSH IT!

I love Jello Shots because they have great fruit flavors and sparkling colors. BUT this is football season, and for football Jello Shots, it’s time to go beyond basic fruity flavors and rainbow colors and explore the variety offered by flavored Vodka, Rum, and Whiskey. Tailgating should be a fun and flavorful experience and using different spirits can make your Jello Shots stand out.

Iowa State Cyclones Jello Shots for your next tailgate party!

Think about the rich taste of caramel whiskey, the spicy kick of cinnamon rum, or the bold taste of gingerbread vodka in your Jello Shots. These flavors add a unique twist and cater to a more adventurous appetite. So, skip the usual and make your next game day memorable with Jello Shots that bring a new flavor to the party!

Now, you can eliminate the need to stick with rainbow colors and fruit flavors and create Jello Shots that perfectly match your team’s colors.

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Ingredients you’ll need to make these awesome Iowa State Cyclones Jello Shots

• Flavored Vodka, Rum or Whiskey
• Gelatine
• Simple Syrup
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• .70-ounce Gel Food Color in both Red and Gold

Here’s a sampling of some of my favorite flavors:

Vodka – Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut, Gingerbread, Apple, Mango, Pineapple, Red Berry, Peach, Marshmallow and Cookie Dough
Rum – Peach, Strawberry, Watermelon, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Lime, Mango, Lemon, Tropical, Spiced
Whiskey – Vanilla, Blackberry, Salted Caramel, Peach, Apple, Peanut Butter

For the recipe in this post, I used Whipped Cream Vodka. 

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To make your Jello Shots, you’ll need Jello Shot cups. Click here to learn the differences between the 3 different styles of Jello Shot cups. I use the squeezable Jello Shot cups, the flat round Jello Shot cups above, and the square Jello Shot cups.

The second most important item is a large spouted mixing bowl with a handle. This bowl makes pouring the liquid into the Jello Shot cups easy. I have seen ‘tools’ on Amazon that assist you with filling your Jello Shot cups, but the bowl with the spout works well. Of course, you may have a few drips here and there, but I need more to invest in one of those tools.

How to make Iowa State Cyclones Jello Shots

First, place 26 Jello Shot cups on a baking sheet.

To Make the First Team Color

Pour the liquor (Vodka, Rum, or Whiskey) and simple syrup into the spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the Gelatin on top. Gelatin can be tricky to work with when using it the first time. The secret is to ‘slowly’ sprinkle the Gelatin on top of the liquid. If you see it clumping up, you are spreading it too quickly.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes. If you do have some dry patches, don’t worry. Ensure your water is boiling for the next step.

In the meantime, boil the water. Add your Red Gel Food Color to the boiling water and stir until combined.

Then, pour the water and food coloring mixture into the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined well.

Slowly pour the mixture into your Jello Shot cups until they are half full.

Refrigerate for 1 hour before starting the top layer.

To Make the Second Team Color

Pour the liquor (Vodka, Rum, or Whiskey) and simple syrup into the spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the Gelatin on top.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes. If you do have some dry patches, don’t worry. Ensure your water is boiling for the next step.

In the meantime, boil the water. This time, use the Gold Gel Food Color and add it to the boiling water, stirring until combined.

Then, pour the water and food color mixture into the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined well.

Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Stir mixture.

Top off the Jello cups with your second color and refrigerate for 2 hours before placing the lids on the cups. Jello Shots can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Don’t settle for ordinary as you gear up for the next big game. Ramp up your tailgate experience with Jello shots that boast a variety of flavors, from vodka to rum and whiskey.

Whether you’re celebrating a touchdown or just enjoying the company of fellow fans, these flavorful shots will surely be a hit. So, grab your favorite spirits, get creative with the flavors, and get ready to impress your friends with Jello shots that are anything but typical. Cheers to a flavorful football season!

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Celebrate NCAA College Football season with the best-tasting Jello Shots EVER!

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