Festive Layered Red White and Blue Jello Shots
A simple and festive layered jello shots recipe featuring red, white, and blue layers with a creamy middle, perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy party fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Party Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka or clear spirit of choice
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve the red flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add 1/4 cup vodka and mix well. Pour evenly into shot glasses or molds, filling about one-third of each. Chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes or until firm but slightly tacky.
- Prepare the White Layer: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 cup boiling water and let sit for 2 minutes to bloom, then stir until fully dissolved. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup vodka until smooth. Once the red layer is set but tacky, gently pour the white mixture over the back of a spoon onto the red layer to prevent breaking through. Fill shot glasses to two-thirds full. Chill for 45-60 minutes until firm but not fully set.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve the blue flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup vodka and mix. Pour gently over the white layer using the spoon technique. Fill the glasses to the top. Chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Serve chilled. Optionally garnish with a small fresh berry or a tiny mint leaf.
Notes
Chill each layer thoroughly until firm but tacky before adding the next to prevent colors from bleeding. Pour gelatin over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing layers. Let gelatin cool slightly before adding alcohol to avoid uneven setting. For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. For a vegan version, use agar-agar and coconut condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (about 1.5 oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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