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4th of july jello shots recipe

Festive 4th of July Jello Shots Recipe for a Fun Celebration

A vibrant 4th of July jello shots recipe celebrating summer, easy to make with layers of red, white, and blue flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 shots
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 3-ounce plastic cups
  • cookie sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Blue Layer

  • 6 ounces Berry blue Jello mix
  • 6 cups Boiling water
  • 2 cups Red White & Berry Vodka

White Layer

  • 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 packets Knox unflavored gelatin

Red Layer

  • 6 ounces Strawberry Jello mix
  • 2 cups Cold water

Topping

  • Whipped cream
  • Patriotic sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by placing 3-ounce plastic cups onto a sturdy cookie sheet.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in the berry blue Jello mix until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in 1 cup of Red White & Berry Vodka.
  • Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture, then let it cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Pour the blue gelatin mixture into the cups, filling them ⅓ of the way. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set.
  • Boil another 2 cups of water, whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and 2 packets of Knox unflavored gelatin.
  • Once cooled, slowly add this white gelatin mixture to the cups, filling them another ⅓ of the way.
  • Refrigerate for another 2 hours until set.
  • Whisk the strawberry Jello mix into 2 cups of boiling water until dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of vodka.
  • Mix in 1 cup of cold water and allow it to cool for 25-30 minutes. Pour the strawberry layer over the white layer.
  • Refrigerate for 2 more hours to set completely.
  • Top with whipped cream and patriotic sprinkles just before serving.

Notes

Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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