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Festive Red White Blue Layered Jello Shots Easy Summer Party Recipe

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These vibrant red, white, and blue layered jello shots are a quick and easy festive treat perfect for summer parties, delivering a refreshing and indulgent punch with a nostalgic twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 packets plain unflavored gelatin (each about 0.25 oz or 7 grams)
  • Red Layer:
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) vodka
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • White Layer:
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) vodka
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • Blue Layer:
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) blue raspberry-flavored drink mix or blue curaçao
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) vodka
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Cold water as needed (for blooming gelatin)
  • Optional: fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In three separate bowls, sprinkle one packet of unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) cold water each. Let them bloom for 5 minutes until gelatin absorbs the water.
  2. Red Layer: In a small saucepan, combine cranberry juice and sugar. Warm over low heat just until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Let it cool slightly (5 minutes), then stir in vodka. Pour into shot glasses, filling about one-third full. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until set but not fully firm (surface should feel slightly sticky).
  3. White Layer: Heat sweetened condensed milk gently with bloomed gelatin until dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in vodka. Let cool to room temperature. Carefully pour over the set red layer to fill the next third of each glass. Return to fridge for another 30-45 minutes until set but tacky.
  4. Blue Layer: Heat blue raspberry drink mix with sugar and bloomed gelatin in a saucepan until sugar and gelatin dissolve. Cool slightly, stir in vodka. Pour gently over the white layer to fill the remainder of each glass. Chill for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
  5. Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or tiny sprigs of mint for extra festive look.

Notes

Use the back of a spoon to gently pour each layer to avoid mixing colors. Chill each layer until slightly set before adding the next to maintain distinct layers. Use smooth vodka brands like Tito’s or Smirnoff for best flavor and texture. Keep shot glasses chilled before pouring to speed setting. Avoid overheating gelatin mixtures to prevent melting previous layers.

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