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4th of July Jello Shots

Celebrate the 4th of July with these fabulously festive layered red white and blue jello shots, made with vodka.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 40 jello shots
Calories: 30 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Blue Layer (Bottom):
  • 3 oz blue raspberry jello mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vodka
For the White Layer (Middle):
  • 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water for blooming the gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
For the Red Layer (Top):
  • 3 oz cherry Jello mix cherry or strawberry would work
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vodka
Optional Garnish Ideas:
  • Whipped Cream
  • red white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

To Make the Blue Layer (Bottom):
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  1. Dissolve the blue gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup of vodka and 1/2 cup of cold water.
  3. Pour the jello mixture into your 1 oz shot glasses, filling up to one-third of the way.
  4. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
To Make the White Layer (Middle):
  1. Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to "bloom."
  2. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  4. Once the blue layer is set, gently pour the white gelatin mixture over it to fill another third of the glasses. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
To Make the Red Layer (Top):
  1. Dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
  2. Mix in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water.
  3. Once the white layer is set, carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses.
  4. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.

Notes

  • Recipe intended for readers 21+
  • Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 0.4mg (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40jello shots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Calories 30kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 0.4mg 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.