Perfect Red White and Blue Jello Shots Easy Patriotic Party Recipe
A festive and easy-to-make layered jello shot recipe featuring red cherry, creamy white, and blue blueberry flavors, perfect for patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: About 24 jello shots
- Category: Party Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Red Layer: 1 cup boiling water (240 ml), 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) cherry-flavored Jello gelatin, 1/2 cup vodka or clear spirit (120 ml)
- White Layer: 1 cup boiling water (240 ml), 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (120 ml), 1/2 cup vodka or clear spirit (120 ml)
- Blue Layer: 1 cup boiling water (240 ml), 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blueberry or blue raspberry-flavored Jello gelatin, 1/2 cup vodka or clear spirit (120 ml)
- Optional: Fresh blueberries or cherries for garnish
- Non-alcoholic option: Substitute vodka with cold water or fruit juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: Dissolve cherry Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Whisk until dissolved (~2 minutes). Cool 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup vodka. Pour into dish and refrigerate 45-60 minutes until firm but not fully set.
- Make the White Layer: Dissolve unflavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Whisk until no granules remain (~2 minutes). Add sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup vodka, stir gently. Pour over red layer once firm but tacky. Refrigerate 45 minutes.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blueberry Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup vodka. Pour over white layer once set. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until fully firm.
- Serving Prep: Cut into small squares or use cookie cutters. Garnish with fresh blueberries or cherries if desired.
Notes
Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing colors. Cool gelatin mixtures before adding alcohol to preserve potency. Allow each layer to set properly before adding the next. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days. Non-alcoholic versions can be made by substituting vodka with fruit juice or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jello shot (approx
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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