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Patriotic Jell-O Shots (alcoholic and Non-alcoholic methods)

Layered with vibrant red, white, and blue, these patriotic Jell-O shots are a fun and festive treat for summer parties and 4th of July celebrations. Made with flavored gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and vodka, they’re as tasty as they are eye-catching. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles for the perfect party-ready finish!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
cooling and resting 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 40

Ingredients
  

Blue Layer (Bottom)

  • 1 box blue Jell-O berry blue
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water or 1 cup for non-alcoholic
  • 1/2 cup vodka omit for non-alocholic

White Layer (Middle)

  • 2 packets  unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water forblooming the gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.

Red Layer (Top)

  • 1 box red Jell-O cherry or strawberry
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water or 1 cup for non-acholoic
  • 1/2 cup vodka omit for non-alocholic

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 toone-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. Returen 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 whip cream.
  • Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.