Patriotic 4th of July Jello Shots Recipe That Wow Your Guests
Try this 4th of July Jello shots recipe for a vibrant, festive treat that guests of all ages will love.
Equipment
- 3-oz plastic cups
- cookie sheet
- Bowls
Ingredients
Blue Layer
- 1 box Berry blue jello mix adds a fun, fruity flavor
- 2 cups boiling water ensures the jello dissolves completely
- 1 cup Red White & Berry Vodka adds a twist for adults
White Layer
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk creates a creamy texture
- 2 packets Knox unflavored gelatin helps set the creamy layer
- 2 cups boiling water allows the gelatin and milk to blend
Red Layer
- 1 box strawberry jello mix offers a sweet contrast
- 2 cups boiling water essential for dissolving the jello mix
- 1 cup Red White & Berry Vodka continues the party theme
- 1 cup cold water ensures the mixture is right for setting
Toppings
- 1 cup whipped cream adds a light and fluffy finish
- 1 cup patriotic sprinkles tops off the jello shots
Instructions
Making the Jello Shots
- Prepare the cups: Place 3-oz plastic cups onto a cookie sheet to keep them stable while you fill them with layers of colorful goodness.
- Dissolve the blue Jello: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then whisk in the berry blue Jello mix until it’s completely dissolved.
- Mix in vodka: Add 1 cup of Red White & Berry Vodka to the dissolved Jello, stirring well.
- Cool the mixture: Stir in 1 cup of cold water and let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes.
- Fill with blue layer: Pour the blue gelatin mixture into the shot cups, filling them about ⅓ of the way full. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for about 2 hours.
- Make the white layer: In a separate bowl, boil 2 cups of water, then whisk in 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk and 2 packets of unflavored gelatin. Cool for 25-30 minutes.
- Add the white layer: Pour the cooled white gelatin mixture into the shot cups, filling another ⅓ of the way. Return to the refrigerator until set, about another 2 hours.
- Prepare the red layer: Whisk together the strawberry Jello mix with 2 cups of boiling water until dissolved, then stir in 1 cup of vodka and 1 cup of cold water.
- Fill with red layer: Allow the red mixture to cool for 25-30 minutes, then add it to the cups, filling close to the top. Refrigerate for another 2 hours to set completely.
- Top it off: Just before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles.
Notes
For a family-friendly version, skip the vodka and replace it with additional cold water or fruit juice.