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    Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Shots

    April 29, 2022 by Brittany Leave a Comment

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    These Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Shots are a super easy addition to any Fourth of July cook out or party! You can make these patriotic Jell-O shots kiddo friendly, or add some vodka for the adults.

    The great part about these is that you can easily switch out the colors to match any holiday or theme you need!

    This post first appeared on Savory Experiments where I was a contributor.

    Red White and Blue Jello Shots with whipped cream and gold stars.
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    • INGREDIENTS
    • HOW TO MAKE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE JELLO SHOTS
    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • MORE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE THEMED RECIPES!
    • RECIPE
    • Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

    INGREDIENTS

    • 3 ounce package blue JELLO
    • 3 ounce package cherry JELLO
    • 2 cups boiling water , divided
    • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
    • 1 cup milk , divided
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup vodka
    • Whipped Cream
    • edible gold stars

    Equipment:

    • Disposable shot glasses
    • Muffin Pan
    • Pastry bag with star piping tip
    Red, White, and Blue Jello shot with a gold spoon removing a bite.

    HOW TO MAKE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE JELLO SHOTS

    These Jell-O shots are super easy, but they require some patience (I know.. not my strong suite either..). Every layer needs to set before you add the next so that you have the three distinct layers.

    Step 1: Empty the blue Jell-O package into a small bowl and mix with 1 cup boiling water until the powder is completely dissolved. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then add about ¼ cup vodka if using.

    Step 2: Prepare the disposable cups by placing one in each muffin tin tilted on one side.

    Step 3: Divide the blue Jell-O evenly between the cups. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until set.

    Step 4: Prepare the white layer by mixing one packet of unflavored gelatin in a small bowl with ¼ cup milk. Heat remaining milk in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and ½ cup vodka if using. Combine the warmed milk mixture with the gelatin milk mixture and whisk to combine.

    Tall shot glasses on their side in a muffin tin with blue jello layer.
    Tall shot glasses on their side in a muffin tin with blue and white jello layer.

    Step 5: Flip each of the disposable cups to the opposite side of the muffin tin. Evenly pour the white Jell-O layer over the blue. Place back into the refrigerator until set.

    Step 6: Empty the red Jell-O package into a small bowl and mix with 1 cup boiling water until the powder is completely dissolved. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then add about ¼ cup vodka if using.

    Step 7: Set the cups upright in the muffin tin, and evenly divide the red Jell-O over top of the white layer. Allow to set in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until completely set.

    Step 8: Once you are ready to serve, top with whipped cream and edible gold stars!

    Tall shot glasses with red , white, and blue jello layer.
    Tall shot glasses with red , white, and blue jello layer. Topped with whipped cream and gold stars.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    1. HOW TO MAKE WHITE JELLO. For this recipe I use milk to create the white layer. Since Jell-O doesn't have a white flavor yet, you have to get creative here. I sweeten the milk myself, BUT you can also use sweetened condensed milk if preferred. Simply mix the Jell-O up as described and add in 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk.
    2. CAN I USE SHORTER SHOT GLASSES? Yes, but the serving size will be a little different depending on the size of the cup you use.
    3. CAN I MAKE THESE AHEAD OF TIME? Absolutely! I would actualyl recommend making them the day before your event to make sure they are fully set and ready to do. That takes one more thing off of your plate the day of. Make sure that if you add the toppings, to do that RIGHT BEFORE you serve or the whipped cream will melt and be gross..
    Red, White, and Blue Jello shot with a gold spoon removing a bite.

    Did you try this recipe?? Comment below and let me know how it turned out for you!

    MORE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE THEMED RECIPES!

    • RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHERRY PIE
    • RED, WHITE, AND BLUE DONUTS
    • INSTANT POT APPLE PIE FILLING
    • AIR FRYER APPLE HAND PIES

    RECIPE

    Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

    These Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Shots are a super easy addition to any Fourth of July cook out or party! You can make these patriotic Jell-O shots kiddo friendly, or add some vodka for the adults.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Cooling Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Servings

    Equipment

    • Disposable shot glasses
    • Muffin Tin
    • Edible Stars
    • Pastry bag with star tip

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ounce package blue JELLO
    • 3 ounce package cherry JELLO
    • 1 cup boiling water divided
    • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
    • ¾ cup milk divided
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¾ cup vodka
    • Whipped cream
    • edible gold stars

    Instructions
     

    • Empty the blue Jell-O package into a small bowl and mix with ½ cup boiling water until the powder is completely dissolved. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then add about ½ cup vodka if using.
    • Prepare the disposable cups by placing one in each muffin tin tilted on one side.
    • Divide the blue Jell-O evenly between the cups. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until set.
    • Prepare the white layer by mixing one packet of unflavored gelatin in a small bowl with ¼ cup milk. Heat remaining milk in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and ½ cup vodka if using. Combine the warmed milk mixture with the gelatin milk mixture and whisk to combine.
    • Flip each of the disposable cups to the opposite side of the muffin tin. Evenly pour the white Jell-O layer over the blue. Place back into the refrigerator until set.
    • Empty the red Jell-O package into a small bowl and mix with ½ cup boiling water until the powder is completely dissolved. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then add about ½ cup vodka if using.
    • Set the cups upright in the muffin tin, and evenly divide the red Jell-O over top of the white layer. Allow to set in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until completely set.
    • Once you are ready to serve, top with whipped cream and edible gold stars!

    Notes

    If you want to make a kiddo safe version, omit the vodka and replace with the same amount of boiling water. For the white layer, replace with milk. 
    Keyword Fourth of July, Jello Shots, Red. white, and blue
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