Margarita Jello Shots
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 5 mins
Waay better than Jello, and much more interesting than a typical margarita. This is basically just Jello made with margarita instead of water ... and you can pick them up and pop them into your mouth!
Ingredients
  • 1 4-serving package Jello
  • 3 - 4 oz water
  • 8 oz margarita
Instructions
  1. Set aside the molds you will be pouring the Jello mixture into. Get creative - regular ice cube trays or sample cups are easiest. Elaborate shapes and small molds will give higher failure rates (where they mangle & look ugly).
  2. You will also want a baking dish or bowl to put hot water in for getting the shots out of the molds.
  3. It is also easiest to mix this in a microwave safe bowl.
  4. For each batch (i.e., package of Jello), microwave 3 oz water until boiling. Then dump in 1 package of Jello and stir with a dull knife until blended. If you have trouble getting the Jello to fully dissolve, microwave for
  5. seconds and stir some more.
  6. Place the bowl in refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes just to cool down a bit. Then stir in the margarita to blend and pour into the molds.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator until fully jelled, about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the molds you are using.
  8. To unmold, pour boiling water in a baking dish or bowl. Then dip the bottom of each mold in the water for about 5 to 10 seconds, just enough to start melting the very outside. Slide a small sharp knife
  9. in around the sides to let a bit of air in - there will tend to be a vacuum that can make it hard to get the Jello shot out otherwise.
  10. Invert the mold onto a plate to get the Jello shots out. I used several plates - when using an ice cube tray, often only a few would come out. So I'd slide them onto a different plate and continue inverting the others onto the first plate.
Notes
Variation: Orange Margarita Jello Shot slices: - Use about 2 oranges per package of Jello. - Slice each orange in half, then scoop out pulp. - Pour the Jello mixture into each half and chill until jelled. - Slice each orange half into 4 slices, arrange on a plate and serve.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/drinks/margarita-jello-shots/