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4th of July Jello Shots

Celebrate the 4th of July with these fabulously festive layered red white and blue jello shots, made with vodka.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July, Jello Shots
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 40 jello shots
Calories 30kcal
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost $20

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 40 1 ounce Plastic Shot Glasses

Ingredients

For the Blue Layer (Bottom):

  • 3 oz blue raspberry jello mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vodka

For the 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

For the Red Layer (Top):

  • 3 oz cherry jello mix cherry or strawberry would work
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vodka

Optional Garnish Ideas:

Instructions

To Make the Blue Layer (Bottom):

  • Dissolve the blue gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of vodka and 1/2 cup of cold water.
  • Pour the jello 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.

To Make the 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.

To Make the 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.

Notes

Recipe intended for readers 21+
Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 0.4mg | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg