Red White and Blue Jello Shots Recipe

Red White and Blue Jello Shots are the perfect layered jello shots to spice up your holiday themed 4th of July party this year. Incredible popular at get togethers and visually stunning, your guests will enjoy every delicious layer in this adult dessert that does everything right!

Its summer time and that means cool refreshing summer drinks, holiday picnics with delicious salads, dips by the pool, and lots of party food! There is no doubt these Fourth of July layered jello shots are mind blowingly beautiful and worth the time to make. They look stunning on a party table, yep, right next to the perfect pasta side dishes and are are delicious as well.

Plus you can throw a little dollop of whipped cream on top for an extra treat. 

Red White and Blue Jello Shots

These layered jello shots are easy to make but can be time consuming due to the layers having to be filled. Also, if you have time, set the shot glasses out and on the counter for about 15 minutes after filling each layer. The jello will set up enough so you feel comfortable moving them to the refrigerator. Then refrigerate until completely firm.

• 1 small box of cherry jello
• 1 small box of berry blue jello
• 4 cups water, divided
• 2 cups vodka, divided
• 1 can, 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk
• 2 packages, 0.25 oz each, unflavored gelatin
• maraschino cherries

4th of July Jello Shot Tips

1. I serve mine with teeny little spoons I grab at the Dollar Tree.
2. These are 2 ounce shot glasses.

Layered Jello Shots

Clear a space out of your refrigerator to fit a 9×13 baking pan.

Place shot glasses on a flat surface.

In a bowl or measuring cup with a spout, add 1 cup of boiling water.

Stir in one small package of blue jello. Mix well until dissolved completely.

Stir in 3/4 cup vodka and 1/4 cup cold water.

Pour a small amount into a shot glass, filling 1/3 of the way.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

In a measuring cup with a spout, add 1/2 cup cold water and 2 packages of unflavored gelatin.

Let set for 5 minutes until mixture is thick.

Stir in 1 cup of boiling water and mix until dissolved.

Stir in sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup vodka. If mixture is still hot, wait till its cooled to pour next layer. 

Pour the mixture on top of the blue layer until 2/3 full.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

For the red layer, repeat the directions from the blue layer.

Adding a cherry on top and then filling the glasses.

Let set for 2 hours to firm up.

Makes 30-36 shots.

Red White and Blue Jello Shots

Yield: 34 shots

Prep Time: 5 hours

chill: 2 hours

Total Time: 7 hours

Red White and Blue Jello Shots are the perfect layered jello shots to spice up your holiday themed party this year. Incredible popular at parties and visually stunning, your guests will enjoy every delicious layer in this adult dessert.

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Ingredients

• 1 small box of cherry jello
• 1 small box of berry blue jello
• 4 cups water, divided
• 2 cups vodka, divided
• 1 can, 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk
• 2 packages, 0.25 oz each, unflavored gelatin
• maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Clear a space out of your refrigerator to fit a 9x13 baking pan.
2. Place shot glasses on a flat surface.
3. In a bowl or measuring cup with a spout, add 1 cup of boiling water.
4. Stir in one small package of blue jello.
5. Mix well until dissolved completely.
6. Stir in 3/4 cup vodka and 1/4 cup cold water.
7. Pour a small amount into a shot glass, filling 1/3 of the way.
8. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
9. In a measuring cup with a spout, add 1/2 cup cold water and 2 packages of unflavored gelatin.
10. Let gelatin set for 5 minutes until mixture is thick.
11. Stir in 1 cup of boiling water and mix until dissolved.
12. Now add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup vodka.
13. If mixture is still hot, wait till its cooled to pour on top of your blue layer.
14. Pour the condensed milk mixture on top of the blue layer until 2/3 full.
15. Refrigerate 2nd layer for 1 hour or until firm.
16. For the red layer, repeat the directions from the blue layer.
17. Add a cherry on top and then fill the glasses with the red layer.
18. Let shots set in fridge for approx 2 hours (or longer depending on your fridge) to firm up.

Notes

• Makes 30-36 shots.
• These layered jello shots are easy to make but can be time consuming due to the layers having to be filled. Also, if you have time, set the shot glasses out and on the counter for about 15 minutes after filling each layer. The jello will set up enough so you feel comfortable moving them to the refrigerator. Then refrigerate until completely firm.
• Transfer by baking pan to make easy to put in fridge

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