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10-Minute Prep Red White & Blue Jello Shots

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These patriotic Red White & Blue Jello Shots are the most fun, delicious, and festive way to celebrate with friends!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, American Cocktails, Jello Shots, July 4th Cocktails, Memorial Day Cocktails
Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6 shots

Ingredients

Red Jello Layer

  • 2 tablespoons red jello powder
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup vodka ice cold

Blue Jello Layer

  • 2 tablespoons blue jello powder
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup vodka ice cold
  • 3 tablespoons whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles optional

Instructions

Red Jello Layer

  • Measure out 1/4 cup of vodka and stick it in the freezer to get cold.
    ¼ cup vodka
  • Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Once it's boiling, remove from heat and pour in red jello powder. Whisk until completely dissolved.
    2 tablespoons red jello powder, ¼ cup boiling water
  • Pour hot water and jello mixture into the ice-cold vodka and stir until combined.
  • Pour red jello mixture into shot glasses, filling them almost halfway. Stick them in the freezer for about 30 minutes to solidify.

Blue Jello Layer

  • Measure out another 1/4 cup of vodka and stick it in the freezer to get cold.
    ¼ cup vodka
  • Once the red jello has solidified, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Once it's boiling, remove from heat and pour in blue jello powder. Whisk until completely dissolved.
    2 tablespoons blue jello powder, ¼ cup boiling water
  • Pour hot water and jello mixture into the ice-cold vodka and stir until combined.
  • Pour blue jello mixture on top of the red jello, filling the shot glass almost to the top.
  • Place your shot glasses in the refrigerator to allow the jello to completely solidify—about 4 hours.
  • Add whipped cream on top and sprinkles (optional) for extra festive flair!
    3 tablespoons whipped cream, 2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles

Notes

  • You can make up to 24 shots with two 3-ounce boxes of jello powder. If you're using the whole box of powder, you will need 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of ice-cold vodka.