Red, White and Blue Jell-O shots
Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots are made with blue gelatin, red gelatin, sweetened condensed milk and vodka to make fun Jell-O shots perfect for the 4th of July!
PATRIOTIC JELL-O SHOTS
These layered Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots are the perfect way to celebrate any of our patriotic holidays! These are so much fun and everyone flocks to them when I bring them out. They’re so colorful and they taste great too! They’re great for backyard bbq’s, pool parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you’re celebrating the good ole U.S. of A!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Of course! If you want kids to enjoy these, or anybody who chooses not to have alcohol, you can simply omit the vodka in these when making them. Instead just make sure to swap the vodka measurement out for cold water when mixing.
The key is getting flavors that will give you the right color layers. Depending on your flavor preferences, many different combinations can be made. Here are the flavors I would suggest you choose from.
For the blue layer: You can use berry blue or blue raspberry
For the white layer: You have to use unflavored gelatin to mix with the unsweetened gelatin powder.
For the red layer: You can use cherry, strawberry, or raspberry.
Sure. If you want to use a flavored vodka, I would choose one based on your Jell-O flavors so it would pair nicely with whatever combination you picked. I like to use berry flavored vodka with mine. I think marshmallow flavored vodka would be lovely as well!
I like to use these two ounce plastic shot cups (paid affiliate link), especially because they have a lid to use with them. The lid makes them stack easier for storage and if you need to transport them.
Patience, patience, patience. This really is the key to this recipe. Allow the jello mixture to cool to room temperature before pouring it over the previous layer. If the mixture is warm, it will melt the layer beneath it and cause the layers to run together. Also, ensure that your Jello layers are fully set in the fridge before adding the next layer, or the colors will run together.
Typically, Jell-O shots can last up to a week in the fridge. I’d wait to add the whipped cream and cherry until you’re ready to serve.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- water– you’ll need both cold and boiling water
- Jell-O powder– you’ll need a box of blue Jell-O, a packet of unflavored gelatin powder, and a box of red Jell-O mix (you can go with cherry, raspberry or strawberry – whatever your flavor preference)
- vodka – chilled. This can be traded out for tequila or white rum if that’s what you prefer.
- sweetened condensed milk – It needs to be sweetened condensed milk – not evaporated. You have to be careful as the cans are usually very close to each other on the store shelf.
HOW TO MAKE RED WHITE AND BLUE JELL-O SHOTS
Arrange 30 (2-ounce) shot cups on a large tray or two smaller trays (that will fit into your refrigerator.) For the blue layer: combine 1 cup of boiling water and the blue Jell-O in a mixing bowl until completely dissolved. Add ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water and whisk together well. Carefully pour the blue Jell-O evenly into all shot cups, filling them ⅓ of the way. Place trays into the refrigerator to set for at least an hour.
For the white layer: combine the unflavored gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water and whisk together until the gelatin has fully dissolved. Add in condensed milk and ½ cup vodka and continue to whisk until fully combined. Let it cool for about 15-30 minutes. Evenly and carefully our the condensed milk mixture over the fully chilled blue Jell-O layer, filling the shot cups ⅔ of the way. Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
For the red layer: Whisk together the red Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Whisk in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water. Let it cool for about 15-30 minutes. Carefully and evenly pour red Jell-O over the fully chilled white layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries before serving chilled. Enjoy!
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Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots
Ingredients
Blue Layer
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 ounce box of blue Jell-O (berry blue or blue raspberry)
- ½ cup chilled vodka
- ½ cup cold water
White Layer
- 2 (0.25) ounce packets of unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup chilled vodka
Red Layer
- 3 ounce box of red Jell-O (cherry, strawberry, or raspberry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup chilled vodka
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Arrange 30 (2-ounce) shot cups on a large tray or two smaller trays (that will fit into your refrigerator)
- For the blue layer: combine 1 cup boiling water and 3 ounce box of blue Jell-O in a mixing bowl until completely dissolved. Add ½ cup chilled vodka and ½ cup cold water and whisk together well.
- Carefully pour the blue Jell-O evenly into all shot cups, filling them ⅓ of the way. Place trays into the refrigerator to set for at least an hour (do not skip this step or the layers will not set properly.)
- For the white layer: combine 2 (0.25) ounce packets of unflavored gelatin with 1 cup boiling water and whisk together until the gelatin has fully dissolved. Add in 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup chilled vodka and continue to whisk until fully combined. Let it cool for about 15-30 minutes.
- Evenly and carefully pour the condensed milk mixture over the fully cooled blue Jell-O layer, filling the shot cups ⅔ of the way. Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- For the red layer: Whisk together the 3 ounce box of red Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Whisk in ½ cup chilled vodka and ½ cup cold water. Let it cool for about 15-30 minutes.
- Carefully and evenly pour red Jell-O over the fully cooled white layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Optional: top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- Do not skip the chill times. This is so important to keep the layers intact and to keep them from mixing up.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
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So much fun!
Love these so much. Will be making these