Red White and Blue Jello Shots Are Fireworks in a Cup

These red, white, and blue jello shots are a fun and festive addition to your 4th of July celebration. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Grab Small Ramekins or Cups

Preparing the disposal glass for 4th of July Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

I like to line a tray or baking sheet with paper towels. This absorbs any splashes and prevents the cups from sliding around. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Grab the Ingredients

4th of July main ingredients for the Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

The red layer can be any red flavor but I like to stick with all berry flavors for the best taste. The white layer is sweetened condensed milk and gelatin. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Picking a Vodka Flavor

mixing the main ingredients of 4th of July Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Vodka is the easiest to use but you can try other liquors or make them into mocktails. I used berry vodka but plain works as well. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Make the Blue Layer

The color blue mixture of Jello shots in a large measuring jug. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

We start with the blue layer that uses a mix a jello, water, and vodka. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Chill the 1st Layer

The color blue mixture of 4th of July Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Fill the shot glasses up ⅓ of the way full. Chill for 2 hours to get clear lines. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Make the White Layer

Mixture of 4th of July Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Blooming the plain gelatin before adding the condensed milk will ensure the middle layer is the same texture as the other layers. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Chill the 2nd Layer

The ingredients being prepared on a large pitcher for the 4th of July Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Add on the next layer, again about ⅓ of the cup. Chill again for 2 hours. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Add the Red Layer

The process of making 4th of patriotic Jello shots. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Rinse and repeat. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Chill Until Ready to Serve

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Keep the jello shots cold until you are ready to serve. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

Decorate

4th of July shots in a close-up shot. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Optional but fun! Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry. Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Bue Jello Shots

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