Making a Jolly Rancher Shot is quick and foolproof. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Chill Your Shot Glasses

For best results, place your shot glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving. This enhances the drinking experience and helps preserve the vibrant flavor.

Step 2: Add Ingredients to a Shaker

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine:

• 1 oz apple schnapps (or watermelon schnapps)

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz cranberry juice

Step 3: Shake Well

Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10–15 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker feels frosty cold. This ensures the drink is well-mixed and perfectly chilled.

Step 4: Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled shot glass. The color should be bright, translucent red-pink—similar to a classic red or green Jolly Rancher.

Serve immediately.

Flavor Variations

One of the best things about this shot is its versatility. Here’s how to mimic different Jolly Rancher flavors:

Green Apple Jolly Rancher

• 1 oz apple schnapps

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz cranberry juice

This is the original and most popular variation.

Watermelon Jolly Rancher

• 1 oz watermelon schnapps

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz cranberry juice

Sweet and mellow, with a summery watermelon twist.

Cherry Jolly Rancher

• 1 oz cherry schnapps

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz cranberry juice or cherry juice

Richer and sweeter, great for those who love bold cherry flavor.

Grape Jolly Rancher

• 1 oz grape schnapps

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz white cranberry juice or grape juice

Try using white cranberry juice to maintain the purple color clarity.

Blue Raspberry Jolly Rancher

• 1 oz blue curaçao

• 1 oz raspberry schnapps

• 1 oz lemon-lime soda or white cranberry juice

A vibrant, electric blue version for a fun twist.

Jolly Rancher Shot as a Cocktail

Want to enjoy this drink as a full cocktail instead of a shot? Simply increase the quantities:

• 2 oz apple or watermelon schnapps

• 2 oz peach schnapps

• 3 oz cranberry juice

• Serve over ice in a rocks or highball glass.

Top with club soda or lemon-lime soda for a fizzy version.