These patriotic Fourth of July Jello Shots are fruity, smooth, and delicious. Layered red, white, and blue, bring the fireworks to your summer party with these festive shooters!
We love the excitement a festive jello shot adds to a party, and these Fourth of July jello shots are no expectation! Smooth vodka in a cool, layered jello shooter makes for a delicious and aesthetically pleasing shot for you to bring to your summer parties.
Layered Jello Shot Ingredients
Three simple ingredients, plus some water and ice, combine to create these fun and festive jello shots.
- Jello: Three different flavors of jello mix are needed to create a fun layered look. The colors of the jello are most important for this recipe, so choose flavors that fit the colors needed, like cherry or strawberry for the red layer and blue raspberry for the blue layer.
- Vodka: This recipe calls for both plain and vanilla vodka. The flavors of the jello will be the primary taste in this jello shots recipe, so top-tier vodka is not necessary.
- Sweetened condensed milk: This sweet and creamy ingredient turns the unflavored gelatin cloudy to make the white layer really stand out.
How to Make 4th of July Jello Shots
These 4th of July Jello Shots require some setting time for each of the layers, but could not be simpler to make. See the recipe card at the bottom of this page for the full recipe and ingredient measurements.
- Make the red layer. Mix the boiling water and red jello mix powder together. Add the vodka and ice cubes. Pour mixture into shot glasses and refrigerate until set.
- Make the white layer. Combine the unflavored gelatin and boiling water. Mix together the vanilla vodka and ice cubes. Then, add the vodka mixture and sweetened condensed milk to the gelatin mixture. Add to shot glasses and refrigerate until set.
- Make the blue layer. Stir the boiling water and blue jello together. Add the vodka and ice cubes. Pour mixture into shot glasses and refrigerate until set.
Pro tip!
Since these jello shots require setting time for each of the layers to get the festive layered look, make this Fourth of July shots recipe the day before your event or gathering to make sure you have enough time for them to be fully set.
How to Store Jello Shots
Store your Fourth of July jello shots in the refrigerator to keep them cool and firm. When you are ready to serve your jello shots, take them out of the fridge and garnish them with whipped cream if desired. Store your jello shots covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Jello Shot Tips
- Put your plastic shot glasses on a baking sheet for easy transport in and out of the refrigerator while the layers set. The sheet will also catch any spills.
- Use a ladle or glass measuring cup to pour the jello mixture into each cup.
- Leave a little bit of room at the top of the shot cups for whipped cream garnish.
- Make your jello shots the day before your party to ensure there is plenty of time for them to set completely for smooth shooting.
- Follow the recommended ingredient amounts on the recipe card. While it may be tempting to add more vodka than what is recommended, this ratio will allow the shots to set up properly.
Other Jello Shot Recipes
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If you make these 4th of July jello shots or any of our other recipes, leave a comment letting us know how it went!
Fourth of July Jello Shots
Ingredients
Red Layer
- 3 ounces red jello
- 1 cup vodka plain or any flavor you like
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- ice cubes
Blue Layer
- 3 ounces blue jello
- 1 cup vodka plain or any flavor you like
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- ice cubes
White Layer
- 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup vanilla vodka
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- ice cubes
- whip cream optional
Instructions
Red Layer
- Boil 3/4 cup of water.
- Mix the boiling water with the red jello until completely dissolved.
- Measure out 1 cup of vodka and add ice cubes until it measures 1 1/4 cups.
- Mix the vodka and jello together until the ice cubes melt.
- Carefully pour the mixture into your shot cups. You should fill them about 1/3 full.
- Put into the fridge for about 90 minutes or until set.
White Layer
- Boil 3/4 cup of water.
- Mix the boiling water with the unflavored gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Measure out 1 cup of vanilla vodka and add ice cubes until it measures 1 1/4 cups.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk and vodka into the gelatin.
- Mix together until ice cubes melt.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto the first layer. The shot glasses should now be 2/3 full.
- Put into the fridge for about 90 minutes or until set.
Blue Layer
- Boil 3/4 cup of water.
- Mix the boiling water with the blue jello until completely dissolved.
- Measure out one cup of vodka and add ice cubes until it measures 1 1/4 cups.
- Mix the vodka and jello together until the ice cubes melt.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto the other layers. The shot glasses should now be full.
- Put into the fridge for about 90 minutes or until set.
- Optional: top with whip cream and serve.
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