heat 1 cup water, add blue jello mix + stir until dissolved.add 1 cup vodka + stir to combine.distribute the liquid evenly into your shot cups - filling the cups only ? full!refrigerate, about 1-2 hours, until completely set.place powdered gelatin + water in small bowl, let soak for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.in a medium saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar + vanilla extract to a simmer, stirring occasionally.remove the saucepan from heat, add gelatin mix + stir to dissolve.once dissolved, add vanilla vodka. let cool 10-15 minutes.distribute the white liquid over the blue, filling up another ? of the way!refrigerate, about 1-2 hours, until completely set.heat 1 cup water, add red jello mix + stir until dissolved.add 1 cup vodka + stir to combine.let the liquid cool completely, about 5-10 minutes.distribute the red liquid over the white layer, filling up the last ? of the way!refrigerate, about 1-2 hours, until completely set.once they have completely set you are done! ‘garnish’ each shot glass with a patriotic toothpick {this helps get the jello shot out for easy no-mess shooting} + enjoy {safely!}