Equipment
- Large liquid measuring cup optional, but can help you pour the Jello into the shot glasses
Ingredients
- 1 box of blue Jell-O (berry blue)
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- 1 box of red Jell-O (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon)
- 3 cups boiling water divided
- 2 cups cold water divided for red and blue Jello
- ½ cup cold water for blooming the gelatin
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream
- Red white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
BLUE LAYER
- Dissolve the blue Jello mix in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in 1 cup of cold water.
- Pour the Jello into the shot glasses, filling each one up about ⅓ of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set. This usually takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
WHITE LAYER
- Sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to “bloom” (or soften). This could take 5-10 minutes.
- Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Gently pour the white gelatin mixture over the set blue layer it to fill the glasses another ⅓ of the way up. Return to the refrigerator and let set for another 90 minutes to 2 hours.
RED LAYER
- Dissolve the red Jello mix in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Mix in 1 cup of cold water.
- Pour the Jello into the shot glasses, filling each one the rest of the way. Place in the refrigerator to set. This usually takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
GARNISH & SERVE
- Once set up, top each Jello shot with a small dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles and enjoy.
Notes
You can store leftover red white and blue Jello shots in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Be sure to cover them with plastic wrap or lids.
HOW TO MAKE BOOZY SHOTS
In addition to the ingredients listed in this recipe, you’ll need 1 cup of vodka. Follow the same step by step instructions, but when you make the blue and red Jello layers, instead of 1 cup of cold water, you will mix in ½ cup vodka and ½ cup cold water.
