Red and Blue Star Shaped Jello Shots

Jello shots are one of my favorite treats to serve at a gathering. They are fun, can be made with or without alcohol, and can be made to match any occasion. This past Memorial Day I made star shaped jello shots and they were a huge hit. These were a refreshing treat for a warm day, and would be perfect for the 4th of July.

The molds I used were silicone ice cube trays from The Dollar Tree. I found them in their seasonal section. They only cost $1.00 for a 2 pack!

Recipe
Adapted from grin and bake it

Blue Layer
3/4 cup boiling water
1 envelope Knox Gelatin (you get 4 envelopes in a 1oz. Knox gelatin box)
1 4 serving package of blue jello (I used Berry Blue)
1/2 cup raspberry vodka (I used Three Olives brand)

Prepare your silicone mold with a light application of cooking spray. Wipe the cavities of the mold out with a clean paper towel, leaving a slight cooking spray residue. Place your molds on a cookie sheet or plate to keep your mold from bending and spilling.

Mix boiling water, gelatin, blue jello, and vodka together. Stir until the powders dissolve. Pour the mixture into the star molds, only filling them half way. Refrigerate until set. It is ok if the gelatin is slightly sticky to the touch.

Red Layer
3/4 cup boiling water
1 envelope Knox Gelatin (you get 4 envelopes in a 1oz. Knox gelatin box)
1 4 serving package of red jello (I used Raspberry)
1/2 cup raspberry vodka (I used Three Olives brand)

Mix boiling water, gelatin, red jello, and vodka together. Stir until the powders dissolve. Pour the mixture into the star molds, completely filling the molds.  Refrigerate until set (I let mine sit overnight).

 

Unmold by gently pulling the shot away from the side of the mold with your finger, and popping each jello shot out.

Notes:
- When serving, keep them cool. I kept mine on a tray, on top of another tray with ice packs in it.  
- The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen recommends unmolding 1 hour before serving. Which I did, but I tested some by unmolding them and saving them in an airtight plastic container in the refrigerator for 2 days. The shots still looked and tasted good, but I did notice some shrinkage.

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