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Patriotic Jell-O 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).

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword gelatin, jello
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 45
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients

Blue Layer (Bottom):

  • 1 box 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 unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water for blooming the gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Red Layer (Top):

  • 1 box 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):

  1. Dissolve the blue Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
  2. Mix in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water.
  3. 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):

  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.

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. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.

Garnish:

  1. Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with a small dollop of whipped cream.
  2. Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
Nutrition Facts
Patriotic Jell-O Shots (Adults Only)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 29mg1%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 24IU0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 0.02mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.