Jell-O Shots (Red, White, and Blue)

Jell-O Shots (Red, White, and Blue)

Jell-O shots with bright red, white, and blue layers made by dissolving Jell-O in boiling water, then adding vodka and chilling between layers. The result is glossy, translucent party jiggler cups that slice cleanly into neat patriotic rows.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

setting 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 24 servings

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Red layer

1 box cherry or strawberry Jell-O Red Jell-O flavor for the first layer.
3 cups boiling water, divided boiling water Use 1 cup for dissolving the red Jell-O.
0.75 cup cold vodka Use 1/2 cup for the red layer and 1/2 cup for the blue layer.

White layer

1 box unflavored gelatin Unflavored gelatin for the creamy white layer.
1 cup sweetened condensed milk Sweetens and thickens the white layer.
3 cups boiling water, divided boiling water Use 1 cup for dissolving the gelatin and condensed milk.
0.25 cup cold water Use 1/2 cup for the white layer.
0.75 cup cold vodka Not used in the white layer (kept here only to match the input’s divided vodka).

Blue layer

1 box berry blue Jell-O Blue Jell-O flavor for the third layer.
3 cups boiling water, divided boiling water Use 1 cup for dissolving the blue Jell-O.
0.75 cup cold vodka Use 1/2 cup for the blue layer.

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Make the red layer

Dissolve cherry or strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until fully dissolved, then mix in 1/2 cup cold vodka. Pour into shot cups, filling one-third of the way.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes until the red layer is fully set and holds its shape when gently nudged.

Make and add the white layer

Stir sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup boiling water, and unflavored gelatin until dissolved, then cool slightly before adding 1/2 cup cold water. Spoon gently over the set red layer to avoid disturbing it.
Refrigerate for another 45 minutes until the white layer is fully set.

Make and finish the blue layer

Dissolve berry blue Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, stir for 2 minutes until smooth, then mix in 1/2 cup cold vodka and cool to room temperature. Gently pour over the white layer to complete the rows.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set, then serve cold.

Notes

For clean layers, make sure each layer is fully set before adding the next, and cool the mixed Jell-O to room temperature so it won’t melt the layer underneath. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because the texture can turn grainy. For a lower-sugar option, use reduced-sugar condensed milk and a reduced-sugar gelatin/Jell-O product if available, keeping the rest of the method the same.