Perfect Red White and Blue Layered Jello Shots
These festive layered jello shots are perfect for patriotic parties, featuring distinct red, white, and blue layers with a balanced sweetness and smooth texture. Easy to make and visually stunning, they bring a playful twist to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Party Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Red Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka
- White Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vodka
- Blue Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry or berry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: In a medium bowl, combine 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) of red flavored gelatin with 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka and mix well. Pour about 1/3 of this mixture evenly into your shot cups (roughly 1 oz or 30 ml per cup). Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm but still slightly tacky to the touch.
- Prepare the White Layer: Sprinkle 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin over ½ cup (120 ml) cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, warm ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk gently over low heat (do not boil). Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm milk and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup (120 ml) vodka. Let cool to room temperature but not set. Carefully spoon or pour the white layer over the red layer in each cup. Return to the fridge an…
- Prepare the Blue Layer: In another bowl, dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue flavored gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes. Add ½ cup (120 ml) cold vodka and mix well. Let cool slightly (to avoid melting the white layer) but do not let it set. Gently pour the blue layer over the white layer in each cup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
- Serve: Once fully set, the jello shots should jiggle just right. You can garnish with mini American flags or fresh berries for extra festivity.
Notes
Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon to keep layers neat and avoid mixing. Chill each layer until firm but still tacky before adding the next. Use quality vodka for smooth flavor. For non-alcoholic versions, substitute vodka with fruit juice or soda. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 shot
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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