Boozy Jolly Rancher Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
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These Boozy Jolly Rancher Drinks are made with easy homemade jolly rancher vodka, which also makes the perfect Jolly Rancher Shot! These fruity jolly rancher drinks are so easy and perfect for all the warmer months coming up and only need four ingredients — one of those ingredients being ice!

Boozy Jolly Rancher Drink

If you are looking for something fun and fruity to brighten up a hot day, you have to try these frozen and boozy Jolly Rancher Drinks! They are incredibly easy to make, with just 4 ingredients, and the exciting neon colors will be sure to brighten your day.

The coolest part about this frozenย cocktail are all the flavor options. I did the 5 original classic flavors, but you can use any flavored jolly rancher that you love! All you need is a bottle of vodka and a bag of jolly ranchers to get this party started.

Usually when you want to offer a bunch of different drink flavors, it get’s really expensive…but not when all you have to buy is a bag of Jolly Ranchers! You get to look like the hostess with the mostess for just a few dollars. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Plus, if any of your friends are on a diet, you can tell them these drinks are naturally veganย and gluten free. Just don’t mention they are made with candy. Deal?

Up close image of a blue boozy jolly rancher drink with a pink straw.

Jolly Rancher Shot Ingredients

To start, you want to make your jolly rancher infused vodka. It’s incredibly easy to make and only requires 2 ingredients. The jolly rancher vodka can be used to make your jolly rancher drink, but it also makes a delicious, but not too sweet, Jolly Rancher Shot!

Here’s what you need:

  • Jolly Ranchers: You can use any flavor jolly rancher candy that you love.
  • Vodka: Grab a bottle of your favorite plain vodka. You can also use any liquor you prefer, such as gin, vodka, tequila, etc.

How To Make Jolly Rancher Shots

Separate: Divide your jolly ranchers into different flavors and unwrap them. Place them in jars with lids.

Add The Vodka: Evenly divide the vodka between each flavor of jolly rancher and screw the lids onto the jars.

Rest: Let the jars sit for 24 hours, shaking when you happen to you think about it. This will help the candies to dissolve completely.

Serve Or Store: You can then use the jolly rancher flavored vodka however you would like. You can serve it by itself as a shot (I prefer it chilled) or you can use it to make my favorite frozen jolly rancher drink!

Jars filed with jolly ranchers with vodka being poured into it.

Frozen Jolly Rancher Drink Ingredients

If you want to take your jolly rancher infused vodka to the next level, grab your blender to make this easy frozen jolly rancher drink! I like to call them Boozy Jolly Rancher Slushies!

Here’s what you need:

  • Jolly Rancher Infused Vodka
  • Ice
  • Sprite: you can use any type of mixer you want, I find sprite works great by not overpower the jolly rancher flavor of the vodka.

How To Make A Jolly Rancher Drink

Blend: Add jolly rancher vodka, ice and sprite to a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Enjoy: No really, it’s that easy! I store the different flavors of jolly rancher vodka in separate jars so party guests can easily pick their flavor and whip up a jolly rancher drink whenever they would like!

Five jars of jolly rancher vodka stacked on top of each other for a jolly rancher shot.

Can I Make These Ahead?

You can make the jolly rancher shots weeks ahead if you would like, it stores great! It’s ready to serve as a shot as soon as it’s chilled.

The jolly rancher drink sadly can’t be made ahead, unless you have a large frozen drink machine to keep it chilled and icy. However, it is very easy to whip up a single cocktail or batches as needed!

How To Store:

You can store your jolly rancher infused vodka in an airtight container for up to a few months. I store mine in the fridge if I am going to keep it around for a while, I honestly don’t know that it’s necessary to do that, but at least you have cold jolly rancher vodka ready and waiting should the mood strike!

Alcohol-Free Kid Version:

If your kids are anything like my kids, they will want your jolly rancher drink. I mean, why wouldn’t they — look at them, they are so festive!

To make an alcohol free version, I dissolve 10 of the same color jolly ranchers in a cup of water (in place of the vodka). Then just follow the rest of theย directions to make a kid version of this fun cocktail!

Blue vodka Slushies in a mason jar with a pink spoon and jolly rancher candies around the bottom of the glass.

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Up close image of a blue boozy slushie with a pink straw.
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Yield: 1 liter of flavored vodka

Boozy Jolly Rancher Drink

Boozy Jolly Rancher Drink! How excited are you?! These slushies are so easy and perfect for all the warmer months coming up and only need four ingredients — one of those ingredients being ice!
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 day
Total Time1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

Jolly Rancher Vodka:

  • 1 liter vodka
  • 10 watermelon jolly ranchers, unwrapped
  • 10 cherry jolly ranchers, unwrapped
  • 10 blue raspberry jolly ranchers, unwrapped
  • 10 green apple jolly ranchers, unwrapped
  • 10 grape jolly ranchers, unwrapped

For One Boozy Jolly Rancher Drink:

  • 2 oz jolly rancher vodka
  • 1 cup ice
  • โ…” cup sprite

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Instructions 

  • Divide jolly ranchers in 5 jars that seal with lids (I used mason jars).
  • Divide vodka evenly among all 5 flavors of jolly ranchers โ€” a little under 1 cup of vodka per jar.
  • Let sit for 24 hours, shaking occasionally when you think about it to help the jolly ranchers dissolve.
  • When ready to make a slushie, add jolly rancher vodka, ice and sprite to blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 4mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g

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Can you do without having the jolly ranchers sit for 24 hours?

Hey just want to know my Ninja takes forever to crush the ice and I tried to beat the ice first but the bag always breaks. What can I do to have smaller ice

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Try placing a dish towel between flattenโ€™d bag of ice & whatever youโ€™re beating it with. With the cushioning from the towel & maneuvering the air pockets around bagged ice (donโ€™t totally seal)works real nice โฃ๏ธ

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i love it

this is soooooo good yummy tastie and a good summer treat

My husband dont drink white vodka can we use brown liquor like e&j

Omg this looks so good cant wait to try it thank you

Do u have gluten free recipes?ย 

The video shows 6 candies used but recipe says use 10. Which is correct?

I wanted to know what size mason jars did you use?

Can the sprite be replaced with something else I don’t like soda?

I’m not really a drinker but gotta be honest, HELL YEAH! I can’t wait to TASTE this. So, this takes 24 hours to make?

Not all Vodka’s are gluten free! So you have enough to be careful saying these are gluten free!!

What name brand if vodka or rum do you use?

Can I replace alcohol with some non-alcoholic drink??
If yes, can you suggest me something ??
Very thankful ๐Ÿ™‚

It says u can use waterย 

How much water

How FUN are these!?!? And boozy? I’m in love!

Oh my gosh, I’m seriously in love with these! This is genius!

How long does the mixture last in the jar and does it need refrigeration?

This is downright genius and perfect for warm weather parties!

The watermelon ones are calling my name!! These just make me want summer to come even faster now!

My mind is just BLOWN over these slushies… and I cannot wait to make them! Let’s be real: It’s already warming up in Texas, and I’m gonna need one or two of these to cool down this summer.

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For the past 15 years, Jorge & Jessica have loved getting to share their families' favorite recipes with all of you. They live in Florida with their 3 kids.