Patriotic Jello Shots (adults only)

These patriotic jello shots are for adults only. Made from layers of yummy gelatin with Vodka, these red white and blue Jell-o shots are a fun treat for the 4th of July and any other patriotic celebration.

Serve these at a party for a treat that’s festive and delicious. Easy to make (although you have to make them ahead of time so they have plenty of time to set) and relatively inexpensive (you only need 1 cup of Vodka).

Check out this blog post for the kid-friendly non-alcoholic version too.

Patriotic Jell-O Shots (adults only)

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
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup Vodka

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
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup Vodka

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 ½ cup vodka and ½ 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 ½ cup vodka and ½ 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.