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Labor Day Jello Shots

These Labor Day Jello Shots bring the red, white, and blue drama with berry blue Jello, a creamy condensed milk layer, cherry Jello, and vodka. They are cute, make-ahead, and just festive enough to make your cookout look like you planned harder than you actually did.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 40 40 to 48 1-ounce shots

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3- ounce box berry blue Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk about ⅔ cup
  • 1 3- ounce box cherry or strawberry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup vodka
  • Whipped cream
  • Red white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  • Make the Blue Layer: Add the berry blue Jello powder to a mixing bowl. Pour in 1 cup boiling water and whisk until the Jello is fully dissolved.
    1 3- ounce box berry blue Jello, 1 cup boiling water
  • Add Vodka: Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
    ½ cup cold water, ½ cup vodka
  • Fill the Cups: Place the plastic shot cups on a baking sheet so they are easy to move. Pour the blue mixture into each cup, filling each one about one-third full.
  • Chill the Blue Layer: Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours, or until the blue layer is firm.
  • Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water in a clean mixing bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, until it thickens and looks slightly jelly-like.
    1 packet unflavored gelatin, ½ cup cold water
  • Make the White Layer: Pour 1 cup boiling water over the bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved. Add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth.
    1 cup boiling water, ½ 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • Cool the White Layer: Let the white mixture cool to room temperature before adding it to the cups. If it is too warm, it can melt the blue layer and ruin the clean stripes.
  • Add the White Layer: Once the blue layer is firm, carefully pour the white mixture over it, filling each cup to about two-thirds full. Return the tray to the refrigerator and chill for another 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
  • Make the Red Layer: Add the cherry or strawberry Jello powder to a clean mixing bowl. Pour in 1 cup boiling water and whisk until fully dissolved.
    1 3- ounce box cherry or strawberry Jello, 1 cup boiling water
  • Add Vodka Again: Stir in ½ cup cold water and ½ cup vodka. Let the red mixture cool to room temperature before pouring it over the white layer.
    ½ cup cold water, ½ cup vodka
  • Add the Red Layer: Once the white layer is firm, carefully pour the red mixture on top, filling each cup almost to the top.
  • Chill Until Set: Refrigerate the shots for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight for the cleanest layers.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Right before serving, top each Jello shot with a small dollop of whipped cream and red, white, and blue sprinkles.
    Whipped cream
  • Serve Cold: Keep the Jello shots chilled until ready to serve. These are for adults 21 and over, so keep them clearly labeled and away from kids.