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Red, white and blue jello cups served for patriotic holiday party celebrations.
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Red, White and Blue Jello Shots

Create a splash at your next patriotic celebration with our Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots! This easy and festive recipe features vibrant layers of delicious jello, perfect for the Fourth of July or any festive occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Time to chill12 hours
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 40 shot cups
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Blue Layer (Bottom)

  • 1 box blue Jell-O e.g., berry blue
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka optional

White Layer (Middle)

  • 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water for blooming the gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Red Layer (Top):

  • 1 box red Jell-O e.g., cherry or strawberry
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka optional

For Garnish:

  • Whipped cream
  • Red white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

To Make the Bottom Blue Layer

  • Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Mix in ½ cup vodka ( if using) 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.

To Make the White Layer in the 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 top Red Layer

  • Dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Mix in ½ cup vodka ( optional) 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 and serve

  • 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. Serve and enjoy !

Notes

Make sure that every layer in the cup is completely set before starting and adding the next layer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Sugar: 6g