Begin by boiling 1 cup of water in a pot, then carefully stir in the Berry Blue Jell-O powder until fully dissolved. Once the mixture is clear, blend in 1 cup of vodka until incorporated. Pour this vibrant blue mixture into small shot glasses, filling them about halfway, and set aside for now.

Place the shot glasses filled with blue Jell-O in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for about 1-2 hours. Check for doneness by gently tapping one glass; the mixture should be firm and jiggly but not liquid. Make sure to leave enough space in the fridge to accommodate additional layers.

While the blue layer sets, bring another cup of water to a boil. In a separate bowl, dissolve the Lemon Jell-O powder in the boiling water, stirring until smooth. Mix in 1 cup of vodka, combining thoroughly before moving on.

Once the blue layer is set, gently pour the lemon mixture over the top of each shot glass, filling them to the rim. To ensure a smooth layering process, use a measuring cup with a spout. Place the shots back into the refrigerator and allow them to chill for an additional 1-2 hours until set.

For the lime, orange, and strawberry layers, repeat the same boiling and mixing process for each Jell-O flavor. After each flavor is prepared, check that the previous layer has fully set before gently adding the next colorful layer.

Once all layers are fully set, add the creamy topping! Spoon a dollop of Cool Whip atop each Jell-O shot for a delicious finish. Optionally, sprinkle colorful sanding sugars on top for an extra pop of fun and texture.

Finish off these delightful shots by topping each with a few Sour Patch Kids, using different colors for added charm. Your Sour Patch Jell-O Shots are now ready to be served!