Step 1: Prep your shot cups
Arrange 12–16 plastic or silicone shot cups on a tray. Tilt them slightly using an egg carton or mini muffin pan for a fun diagonal layer (optional).

Step 2: Make the root beer layer
In a saucepan, pour ½ cup cold water and sprinkle in 2 gelatin packets. Let it sit (bloom) for 5 minutes.

Then heat gently over low heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves. Do not boil.

Remove from heat and add:

• 1 cup root beer

• ½ cup vanilla vodka

• 1 tablespoon sugar (if needed)

Stir until everything is blended. Pour into each shot cup, filling halfway.

Refrigerate until fully set—about 2 hours.

Step 3: Prepare the vanilla cream layer
Sprinkle 1 packet gelatin over ¼ cup cold water and bloom for 5 minutes.

Heat ¾ cup cream gently in a saucepan. Once warm (not boiling), stir in the gelatin mix until dissolved.

Remove from heat and add:

• ¼ cup vanilla or whipped cream vodka

• 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Let cool slightly (so it doesn’t melt the root beer layer).

Step 4: Add vanilla layer
Carefully pour the cooled vanilla cream mixture over the set root beer layer.

Refrigerate for another 2–3 hours, or until fully firm.

Step 5: Garnish and serve
Top with a swirl of whipped cream, a cherry on top, or crushed root beer barrel candy just before serving.

Serve chilled, straight from the cup, and get ready for a chorus of “OMG these are so good!”