Festive American Flag Jello Shots Easy Recipe for Summer Parties
These festive American flag jello shots are a quick, easy, and visually striking treat perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July. They feature layered red, white, and blue colors with a balanced boozy and sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 shots (2-ounce each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry Jello
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) blueberry or berry blue Jello
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) vodka, divided
- 3 cups (720 ml) boiling water, divided
- 3 cups (720 ml) ice water, divided
- Optional: fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the red layer: Boil 1 cup (240 ml) water, stir in red Jello powder until dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add ½ cup (120 ml) vodka and ½ cup (120 ml) ice water to cool. Pour about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) into each shot glass. Chill 30-45 minutes until set but slightly tacky.
- Prepare the white layer: Mix sweetened condensed milk with ½ cup (120 ml) boiling water until smooth. Add ½ cup (120 ml) vodka and ½ cup (120 ml) ice water, whisk well. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) gently over red layer. Chill 30-45 minutes until set but slightly tacky.
- Prepare the blue layer: Dissolve blue Jello powder in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Add ½ cup (120 ml) vodka and ½ cup (120 ml) ice water to cool. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) over white layer. Chill at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Repeat layering in order: red, white, blue, white, red until shot glasses are full or mixture runs out. Chill each layer properly to keep colors distinct.
- Final chill: Refrigerate shots for at least 4 hours before serving to meld flavors and firm up.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a fresh blueberry or small strawberry slice.
Notes
Chill each layer until just firm before adding the next to prevent colors from mixing. Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon. Adjust boiling water slightly if layers are too firm. Store refrigerated and consume within 24 hours. Non-alcoholic versions can replace vodka with cold water or lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (2 ounces)
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 911
- Sodium: 3050
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 0.51
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Protein: 1
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