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Fourth of July Jello Shots

These patriotic Fourth of July Jello Shots are smooth and delicious. Bring the fireworks to your summer party with these festive shots!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 50 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 24 shots
Author: Nathan Longley

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.