Vibrant Layered Patriotic Jello Shots with Vodka
A festive and easy-to-make layered jello shot recipe featuring red, white, and blue layers with vodka, perfect for patriotic celebrations and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka
- Optional garnishes: Fresh blueberries, strawberries, or edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) of strawberry or cherry gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir well until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka. Pour evenly into shot glasses or molds, filling about one-third full. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Prepare the White Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka. Cool for 5 minutes. Lightly spritz the red layer with cold water to prevent mixing, then carefully pour the white layer on top, filling another third of each cup. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water. Stir thoroughly and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka. Spritz the white layer with cold water, then pour the blue layer to fill the remaining space in each cup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Serving: Garnish with fresh blueberries or edible glitter if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Pour each layer slowly down the side of the container or over a spoon to avoid disturbing the layer beneath. Let each layer cool to room temperature before adding vodka or pouring. Use clear vodka for vibrant colors. Avoid freezing to prevent rubbery texture. Store covered in fridge up to 3 days. For dairy-free option, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jello shot (approx
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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