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Red White & Blue American Flag Jello Shots

Red White & Blue American Flag Jello Shots

Red White & Blue American Flag Jello Shots are fun, layered treats made with berry blue, creamy white, and cherry red jello, spiked with vodka and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles—perfect for patriotic parties, 4th of July, memorial and summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 20 Shots
Course: Cocktail, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Blue Layer (Bottom):
  • 1 box 3 oz berry blue Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka
White Layer (Middle):
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water for blooming
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • Red Layer Top:
  • 1 box 3 oz cherry or strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka
Garnish:
  • Whipped cream
  • Red white, and blue sprinkles or star sprinkles

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 2 oz plastic shot cups
  • Baking sheet or tray (to hold the cups)
  • Small saucepan
  • Refrigerator space

Method
 

Make the Blue Layer
  1. Mix 1 cup boiling water with the blue Jell-O powder. Stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka. Mix well.
  3. Pour into 2 oz plastic cups, filling each about ⅓ full.
  4. Place on a tray and chill in the fridge until set (about 60–90 minutes).
Make the White Layer
  1. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin dissolves.
  3. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Let cool to room temperature (this is important—hot liquid can melt the blue layer).
  4. Once the blue layer is firm, pour the white mixture on top until the cup is ⅔ full.
  5. Chill again until set (about 60–90 minutes).
Make the Red Layer
  1. Mix 1 cup boiling water with the red Jell-O powder. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka. Let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Once the white layer is set, pour the red mixture on top.
  4. Chill for another 60–90 minutes until completely firm.
Garnish
  1. Just before serving, top with whipped cream and red, white, and blue sprinkles.