Earlier this season, I made some fun Candy Corn Jell-O parfaits for kids but of course, I had to make a version for grown-ups! This Candy Corn Cocktail is inspired by that college classic – the Jell-O shot – re-envisioning it as a layered cocktail with a cute, seasonal twist.

Candy Corn Jell-O Shots Recipe

This recipe takes a couple hours to come together as you need to allow the different layers of Jell-O to set, but the actual prep work is quick. I don’t like the actual flavour of candy corn so I didn’t attempt to recreate that flavour and instead this cocktail has a citrus-vanilla flavour that is just delicious and a total crowd-pleaser.

I served both the non-alcoholic kid’s version and the grown-up cocktail version at the same party, so I was careful to serve them in different containers so there was no chance of mix ups.

Candy Corn Cocktail Ingredients

You will need:

• Orange Jell-O
• Lemon Jell-O
• Boiling water
• Cold water
• Vanilla Vodka
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Candy corn, for garnish

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

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How to Make a Candy Corn Jell-O Cocktail

Place the orange Jell-O powder in a glass pitcher and add 1 cup boiling water.

Stir to dissolve, then add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka. Measure out even amounts of the orange Jell-O into your serving cups and set in the fridge.

Refrigerate 1-2 hours until set before moving onto the next layer.

Place the yellow Jell-O powder in a glass pitcher and add 1 cup boiling water.

Stir to dissolve, then add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka. Measure out even amounts of the yellow Jell-O overtop of the orange Jell-O layers and place back in the fridge.

Allow to set 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Right before serving, top with a swirl of whipped cream and garnish with a candy corn.

Here is your free printable for our Boozy Candy Corn Jell-O Cocktail:

Be sure to pin this cocktail recipe for your next fall party or get-together!

And check out some of our other delicious fall cocktails, like our Apple Pie a la Mode cocktail or our Dark Chocolate Champagne Cocktail.