Festive Cherry Bomb Red White and Blue Jello Shots
A vibrant, layered jello shot recipe featuring tart cherry, creamy coconut, and blueberry flavors, perfect for patriotic and summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz Cherry Jello Mix
- 3 oz Blueberry Jello Mix (or grape jello as substitute)
- 1 tbsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 3 cups Cold Water (divided)
- 1 cup Vodka (can substitute with flavored vodka or rum)
- Optional: Fresh Berries for Garnish (cherries, blueberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Cherry Layer: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. In a mixing bowl, dissolve cherry jello powder in boiling water by whisking for about 2 minutes. Add ½ cup vodka and stir well. Pour evenly into shot cups filling about one-third full. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Make the Creamy White Layer: Sprinkle 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Warm gently over low heat until dissolved, do not boil. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup full-fat coconut milk until smooth. Add ½ cup vodka and mix well. Pour carefully over set red layer to fill cups about two-thirds full. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Dissolve blueberry jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, then stir in ½ cup vodka. Once white layer is firm, carefully pour blue jello on top to fill cups to the rim. Chill for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each jello shot with fresh cherries or blueberries. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within 24 hours.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture in the white layer. Pour layers slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing. Chill each layer fully before adding the next. For alcohol-free version, replace vodka with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Shots keep refrigerated up to 3 days; freezing not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One small jello shot
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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