How to Make Vodka Gummy Bears

Reviewed by Sander Raav

Last Updated: May 2, 2024 Approved

Soaking gummy bears in vodka creates an adult twist on a popular snack, and some mighty tipsy bears! You can also use other gummy candies, like worms, in the recipe. And just like people, expect the bears to swell slightly as they soak up that vodka. (Expect the bears to have a hangover the next day, too).

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2-3 days
Total time: 2-3 days

Things You Should Know

Soak your gummy bears in vodka for at least 2 days to infuse them.
Taste a gummy bear on the second day to see if they’ve absorbed enough vodka for your liking.
You can drink any of the leftover vodka from the bowl if you’d like.

Ingredients

Servings: 30-40

3 pounds gummy bears
Vodka

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Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator. Allow the gummy bears to infuse for 2 days.
Decide if it has sufficient vodka flavor for your liking. If not, then allow the candies to soak for an additional day.
The gummy bears will have absorbed most, if not all of the vodka.
If you have a little bit of leftover vodka, simply pour the vodka into a glass if you want to drink it. Otherwise, discard the vodka–whatever is left over will not be of a quality you'll want to use for mixed drinks.

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Can I just put them in a mason jar with lid instead of bowl and saran wrap?

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Sure, but it's going to be somewhat hard to get them out of it. While you could strain them, you would probably end up with goo if you aren't really careful and chunks in your strainer, even if you are taking care.

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Can I put them in sandwich baggies and take them out on the lake or should I just leave them in a cooker?

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Yes, you can put them in plastic sandwich bags once the vodka is soaked into the gummies. They may melt if they get hot, however.

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Do I need to put it in the fridge or can I leave it out at room temperature?

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You can leave it out, but the bears will be more squishy than if refrigerated.

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Depending on the brand of gummy bears, you may need to jiggle the soaking bears every now and then to prevent them sticking together too much.

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Other gummy candies can be used, such as gummy worms.

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Warnings

Vodka soaked gummy bears will produce an effect in the body quickly, just like drinking the spirit. Pace yourself while eating them.

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These are not candies for kids for an obvious reason, vodka. Keep these candies away from children.

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