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Close up of three Jello Shots stacked on top of one another with top one garnished with salt, lime and strawberry.
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Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

A fun summer party treat, these Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots are super simple, tasty and great for those hot days.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 3- ounce box of strawberry jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup tequila chilled
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 Tablespoons orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Margarita or kosher salt optional
  • Lime wedges for decorating (optional)
  • Sliced strawberries for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  • On a short, rimmed baking sheet line up 12 (2-ounce) plastic shot cups.
  • In a large measuring cup (4 cup one) add the jello and hot water and whisk until the jello is fully dissolved.
  • Add in the tequila, cold water, orange liqueur, and lime juice and whisk until combined.
  • Pour the jello mixture into the shot glasses and refrigerate for at least two hours or until the jello is set.
  • When ready to serve, cut a small slice in a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the shot cups. Then, dip the shot cups in the margarita salt to coat the rim.
  • To serve, garnish with lime slices and fresh strawberries if desired and serve chilled.

Notes

  1. You can easily double or triple this recipe for any occasion.
  2. Make sure that these chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. I don't recommend decorating until they are ready to be served.
  4. These can keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Use your favorite liquors in this recipe, see some examples above.
  6. Other flavors of jello can be used, again see above for some ideas.
  7. If you do not like a salt rim you can do a regular sugar or a decorators sugar rim to still get that effect.
  8. Make sure you are using 2-ounce condiment/shot cups.
  9. Fresh lime juice is the best, only resort to bottled if absolutely necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg