Kid-Friendly Patriotic Jello Shots

These Kid-Friendly Patriotic Jello Shots are so much fun for the 4th of July or other patriotic celebrations. These adorable little red, white, and blue gelatin cups make for a bright display at your party and they’re delicious!

Being non-alcoholic, they are perfect for kids or all ages who want to have an alcohol-free party. You can even switch things up by changing the colors of the gelatin you use for different occasions – orange, yellow, and white for Halloween; red, white, and green for Christmas, and so on.

You can find an adults-only alcoholic version of these jello shots here.

Kid-Friendly Patriotic Jello Shots

Servings: Makes approximately 40-50 shots when using 1 oz shot glasses.

Prep Time: About 30 minutes (active preparation)

Chill Time: 6-8 hours (including time for each layer to set)

Ingredients:

Blue Layer (Bottom):

• 1 box of blue Jell-O (e.g., berry blue)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water

White Layer (Middle):

• 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup cold water (for blooming the gelatin)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Red Layer (Top):

• 1 box of red Jell-O (e.g., cherry or strawberry)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water

For Garnish:

• Whipped cream
• Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Blue Layer (Bottom):

Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.

Mix in 1 cup cold water.

Pour the mixture into your 1 oz shot glasses, filling up to one-third of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.

White Layer (Middle):

Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to “bloom.”

Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

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.

Red Layer (Top):

Dissolve the red Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.

Mix in 1 cup cold water.

Once the white layer is set, carefully add the red layer on top, filling up to the top of the glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.

Garnish:

Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with a small dollop of whipped cream.

Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.