Description
Celebrate your patriotic spirit with these festive Red White & Blue American Flag Jello Shots, perfect for summer parties like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. This layered recipe combines cherry and berry blue jello with a creamy white layer made from sweetened condensed milk, all boozed up with vodka for a fun and colorful treat.
Ingredients
Blue Layer
- 3 ounces berry blue jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
White Layer
- 0.5 ounce unflavored gelatin (two 0.25 oz packets)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup vodka
Red Layer
- 3 ounces cherry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup vodka
Additional
- 60 1 oz disposable cups with lids
- Star sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Arrange the 1 oz disposable cups evenly on a tray or baking sheet, ensuring there is enough space to transport and chill the jello layers in the refrigerator.
- Make the blue layer: In a large measuring cup with a spout, dissolve 3 ounces of berry blue jello in 1 cup boiling water, whisking well. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka, mix thoroughly. Carefully pour the blue mixture into each cup to fill about one third. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Make the white layer: In another measuring cup, sprinkle 0.5 ounce unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Add 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup vodka, mixing well. Allow mixture to cool slightly before gently pouring it on top of the firm blue layer until each cup is two-thirds full. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
- Make the red layer: Dissolve 3 ounces cherry jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka, stirring well. Pour this mixture on top of the white layer to fill the cups. Return the cups to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until completely set.
- Optional decoration: Once fully set, top jello shots with star sprinkles for an extra festive touch. Seal cups with lids for easy transport and serving.
Notes
- Use unflavored gelatin for a creamy white layer that holds well between the jello colors.
- Adjust the vodka quantity according to your taste preference, but total alcohol content contributes to the liquid proportions for proper setting.
- Chill time is essential for each layer to fully set to keep the layers distinct and prevent mixing.
- Star sprinkles add a decorative, festive touch but are optional.
- These jello shots are best served chilled directly from the refrigerator.
