Perfect Layered Red White and Blue Jello Shots
A quick and easy recipe for festive layered jello shots perfect for patriotic parties, featuring vibrant red, white, and blue layers with a creamy twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Red Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) cherry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka or clear spirit of choice
- White Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka
- Blue Layer: 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blue raspberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold vodka
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: In a heatproof bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water by whisking for about 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup cold vodka. Pour into shot glasses or molds filling about one-third full. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm but not hard.
- Prepare the White Layer: Dissolve unflavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, whisk thoroughly. Cool about 5 minutes, then whisk in coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cold vodka and mix well. Carefully pour over red layer filling another third of each cup. Chill for 45 minutes or until set but slightly tacky.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blue raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, whisk until smooth. Cool 5 minutes, add 1/2 cup cold vodka. Pour gently over white layer filling to the top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Serving: Serve chilled. To remove from silicone molds, briefly dip the bottom in warm water and gently pop out.
Notes
Let each gelatin layer cool slightly before adding alcohol to ensure proper setting. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing colors. Chill each layer until firm but not hard before adding the next to maintain distinct layers. Use clear spirits like vodka for best color clarity. For non-alcoholic versions, replace vodka with cold water or lemon-lime soda. Avoid overwhisking the white layer to prevent frothiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jello shot (approx
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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