Vibrant Patriotic Layered Jello Shots
These vibrant patriotic layered jello shots are a quick, easy, and festive treat perfect for summer parties and celebrations. Featuring red, white, and blue layers with a creamy middle, they offer a balanced sweet and boozy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 shots (1 oz each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Red Layer: 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) red flavored gelatin (cherry or strawberry)
- ½ cup (120 ml) vodka or preferred liquor (can swap with orange juice for non-alcoholic)
- White Layer: 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vodka or liquor (optional)
- Blue Layer: 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue flavored gelatin (blue raspberry or blueberry)
- ½ cup (120 ml) vodka or liquor (or cold water for non-alcoholic)
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve red gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add ½ cup vodka or juice and mix well. Pour about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) into each shot cup. Chill for 20-25 minutes until partially set but tacky.
- Make the White Layer: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Dissolve sweetened condensed milk in 1 cup boiling water. Add bloomed gelatin to milk mixture and stir until dissolved. Stir in ¼ cup vodka if using. Cool to room temperature but do not set.
- Add the White Layer: Once red layer is tacky, spoon or pour about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of white mixture over it. Chill for 20-25 minutes until firm enough to hold next layer.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blue gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved. Add ½ cup vodka or juice and mix well. Let cool slightly.
- Finish With Blue Layer: Pour about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of blue gelatin over set white layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
- Serve: Serve chilled. For easy removal, gently squeeze silicone cups or peel plastic cups from edges.
Notes
Let each layer chill until just tacky before adding the next to prevent colors from bleeding. Cool gelatin mixtures to room temperature before pouring to avoid melting previous layers. Use powdered gelatin for best results. For non-alcoholic versions, substitute vodka with matching fruit juices or sparkling water. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days; avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (1 oz)
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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