Whether you are celebrating 4th July or hosting a Memorial Day party, with these delicious and fun Patriotic jello shots, you are sure to be the talk of the town!
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These layered red, white and blue shots are the perfect addition to any celebration – they are easy to make and always a hit.
While you make think of these as the perfect 4th July jello shots, think global and outside the box and they can become a hit of a bunch of other events:
- A Red, White and Twenty-Two birthday party! (or Thirty-two, or 102!)
- A Memorial Day BBQ or homecoming for a military friend or familiy member.
- Celebrate everything French with these Tricolore Jello shots that mimic the French Flag (Bastille night on 14th July is a good excuse for a celebration)
- Hosting an English style garden party? The British flag, known as the Union Jack, is also red, white and blue!
Red, White and Blue Jello Shots Ingredients
I am a huge fan of layered shots in general and these layered jello shots are so fun!
I’ve done layering before with my Candy Corn Jello Shots for Halloween so I doing a red, white and blue version just makes sense.
Although the full recipe fills about 40-50 jello shot cups when using 1oz shot glasses.
For full step-by-step instructions, scroll down to our recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Ingredients Needed:
- Clear Gelatin powder
- Blue Jello Powder
- Red Jello Powder
- Water
- Vodka
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
How To Make Patriotic Jello Shots
As these jello shots are layered, you need to take the process in stages and wait for each layer to set before moving onto the next step.
Luckily actual hands on time for these shots is not too long.
Here is the ingredient breakdown for each layer:
Blue Layer (Bottom):
- 1 box of blue Jell-O (e.g., berry blue)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
White Layer (Middle):
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water (for blooming the gelatin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Red Layer (Top):
- 1 box of red Jell-O (e.g., cherry or strawberry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Step 1: The Blue Layer (bottom of your shot glass)
- 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 to one-third of the way.
- Place in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
Step 2: The 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.
- Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
Step 3: The 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.
Step 4: The Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
When you are ready to serve the red, white and blue jello shots, top each one with whipped cream.
Then some sprinkles to each one.
4th July Jello Shots: FAQS
Can I use something other than vodka in my jello shots?
I normally use vodka in my Jello Shots as it takes on the flavor of the jello but you can definitely use white rum if you would like.
Can I make these without alcohol?
It is easy to make these jello shots for your non-drinking guests too!
All you have to do is omit the 1/2 cup of vodka in the blue and red layers and substitute for the same amount of water instead.
Is is possible to make these jello shots ahead of time?
Yes! The beauty of jello shots is that you can make them 24-48 hours ahead of your party and then just get the out of the fridge when you are ready to serve.
Juts make sure to leave off the whipped cream and sprinkles until just before you serve these treats.
Patriotic Jello Shots
Ingredients
- 1 box of blue Jell-O (e.g., berry blue)
- 1 box Red Jello (Cherry or Strawberry)
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- 3 Cups Boiling Water
- 2.5 Cups Cold water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped Cream for Garnish
- 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 to one-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. Return 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 whipped cream.
- Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
Notes
- Substitute vodka for rum if you prefer
- Make these jello shots non-alcoholic by using cold water instead of vodka.