Boozy Gummy Bear Recipe

Who doesn’t want to be the awesome person that shows up at the party with a big old container of Vodka Soaked Gummy Bears? This is hands down the best way to be the instant life of the party. It’s like a gummy bear shot, but in candy form!

Last time I made these, my husband thought it would be a great idea to make 5 pounds worth! Silly husband. While in some ways it was a good idea because they were delicious and dangerously addictive, we then had a container of left over Boozy Gummy Bears in our fridge and during the week I’m just not about that life.

I’ve always referred to these as Rummy Bears because I’ve only ever tried them with rum. But a while back at a girls night, my friend Allison made them with whipped cream flavored vodka. Since I’m not a huge rum fan, you can imagine my joy when I tasted these with vodka. I had initially been worried that they would be too sweet, but the whipped cream flavor went perfectly with the gummy bears!

Tips for how to make vodka gummy bears

• You’ll want to make these in a glass bowl because plastic affects the texture of the gummy bears.
• Pour the vodka over the gummy bears until it just covers them.
• Be sure you give yourself a few days before your party as these are optimal 3 days after you pour in the vodka (stir it once or twice a day).
• I like to serve these with a little cup of toothpicks right next to the serving dish to keep things clean.

Ingredient information that’s helpful to know:

• Gummy Bears: You can use regular Haribo gummy bears, but I like the fancy ones with a million different flavors. I get them in my grocery store’s bulk food section, but you can click here to purchase these gummy bears.
• Whipped Cream flavored vodka: While you can totally use whatever flavor of vodka you prefer, I always make these with Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, which is whipped cream flavored.

Do gummy bears soaked in vodka get you drunk?

If you eat too many in quick succession then yes, they will get your drunk. As with any alcoholic beverages and food items, moderation is advisable.

Should I keep vodka gummy bears in refrigerator?

Yes, until serving.

Is there a way to avoid sliminess?

Although I haven’t personally found them to be slimy (though they are slightly wet since you’re soaking them in liquid) One of our gracious readers, Teela, shared that using sugar-free gummy bears helps eliminate the goo- give it a shot!

How strong are vodka gummy bears?

These tend to be pretty strong and pack quite the punch.

Can I make vodka gummy bears in plastic or metal?

I wouldn’t advise it, specifically in plastic as it adversely affects the texture. I’ve never tried metal, so I can’t speak to that but if you try it, please comment and let me know how it goes.

How long do alcohol gummy bears last?

They can last up to a week but are optimal 3 days after starting the soak.

Can you freeze them?

You can put them in the freezer, but I’d be shocked if they fully freeze because they contain so much alcohol.

Can I use a different type of alcohol?

You totally can. I bet champagne gummy bears would be delicious!

Helpful tools:

1. Glass bowl
2. Spatula