Description
Red White and Blue Jello Shots are easy to make and are perfect for so many fun occasions! This layered jello shots recipe makes as many as 50 shots and can be made non-alcoholic if you like! Perfect for patriotic holidays including a 4th of July celebration, a Labor Day or Memorial Day party, Veteran's Day event, or even the upcoming Olympics!
Ingredients
Blue Layer (Bottom):
- 1 box of blue Jell-O (e.g., berry blue)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka
White Layer (Middle):
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water (for blooming the gelatin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Red Layer (Top):
- 1 box of red Jell-O (e.g., cherry or strawberry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
Blue Layer (Bottom):
- Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water.
- Pour the mixture into your 1 oz shot glasses, filling up to one-third of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
White Layer (Middle):
- Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to "bloom."
- Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once the blue layer is set, gently pour the white gelatin mixture over it to fill another third of the glasses. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
Red Layer (Top):
- Dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water.
- Once the white layer is set, carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.
Garnish: Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with a small dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
If using 1-ounce shot glasses, this recipe will yield 40-50 shots.
Notes
If using 1-ounce shot glasses, this recipe will yield 40-50 shots.
If using 1.5-ounce shot glasses, the recipe will yield 27-33 shots.
If using 2-ounce shot glasses, the recipe will yield 20-25 shots.
If using 3-ounce shot glasses (which is a really big shot) the recipe will yield 13-17 shots)
- Prep Time: 30
- Chill Time: 8 hours
- Category: Drinks
