Election Jelly Shots

Directions

1. 1Prepare two 9x13" glass baking pans by spraying lightly with cooking spray. With a paper towel, wipe spray until only a very light layer remains. This will help the gelatin release later.
2. 2BLUE GELATIN: Mix 3 packages of blue gelatin with 1 packet of unflavored gelatin. Add 1-3/4 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add 1-1/4 cup vodka and stir well. Divide gelatin mixture evenly between the two pans. Set in refrigerator 20 minutes, until gelatin is set to the touch.
3. 3WHITE GELATIN: Add 2 packets of unflavored gelatin to 1-1/4 cup vodka. Let sit 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir to completely dissolve gelatin. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup boiling water with the can of sweetened condensed milk. Add milk mixture to gelatin mixture and stir to combine well. Remove pans from fridge. Divide white mixture evenly and pour it over blue layers in both pans. (TIP: Pour mixture slowly over an inverted measuring cup so it doesn't disturb the existing layer.) Return pans to fridge for 30 minutes.
4. 4RED GELATIN: Mix 3 packages of red gelatin with 1 packet of unflavored gelatin. Add 1-3/4 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add 1-1/4 cups vodka and stir well. Remove pans from fridge. Divide red gelatin evenly and pour it over the white layer in both pans. (TIP: Pour mixture slowly over an inverted measuring cup so it doesn't disturb the existing layer.) Return pans to the fridge for 3 hours or overnight to fully set.
5. 5Remove pans from fridge. Using your cookie cutters as a size guide, cut pans into squares that will fit the cutters. Place a square on a plate or cutting board. Press the cookie cutter with even pressure, then -- while holding the cutter in place with one hand -- use your other hand to remove the excess gelatin from the edges. Carefully remove the cookie cutter and place shaped gelatin on a serving platter. NOTE: Invert the squares for the donkey shapes so the blue color is on top!
6. 6* VODKA NOTE: Flavored vodkas would be great in this recipe. Try cake, cotton candy, marshmallow or vanilla vodka -- or your fave flave!
7. 7KID-FRIENDLY VERSION: Substitute water for the vodka in all instances.
8. 8COOKIE CUTTERS: Available in specialty kitchen stores or online.