Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots
These Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots mimic the beautifully layered classic Tequila Sunrise Cocktail for a fun and delicious party treat!
Servings: 18 (2 ounce shots)
Equipment
- 18 (2 ounce) jello shot cups with lids
- Tasting spoons, optional
Ingredients
CHERRY LAYER
- 3 ounce box cherry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup tequila , chilled
- 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
ORANGE LAYER
- 3 ounce orange Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup tequila , chilled
- 1/2 cup lemon lime soda , FLAT, chilled (see note)
FOR GARNISH
- piped whipped cream
- 18 maraschino cherries , stems removed, drained and patted dry
- 5 thin round orange Cutie slices , quartered
Instructions
- Place the plastic jello shot cups on a sheet pan without the lids on. Set aside.
- Make the cherry layer first:Add the powdered cherry JELL-O to a mixing bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add in the cold tequila, grenadine, and lime juice. Whisk to combine.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into each plastic cup, filling a third to halfway full.
- Transfer sheet pan of jello shots into the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours or until set.
- Make the orange layer:Add the powdered orange JELL-O to a spouted mixing bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add in the cold tequila and cold lemon-lime soda. Whisk to combine. If it isn't already, let it cool to the touch (but is still pourable.)
- Make certain that the cherry layer has completely set, then carefully pour the orange gelatin mixture on top of it, filling the plastic cups almost to the top.
- Transfer sheet pan of jello shots back to the refrigerator and chill for another 4 hours (or overnight) until set.
- Right before serving, pipe a little fresh whipped cream on top, followed by a maraschino cherry, and tiny orange wedge.
- Serve with tasting spoons and enjoy!
Notes
Set out a sheet pan: Spreading out jello shot cups on a sheet pan makes them easy to transfer to the fridge once they’re filled.
Use something with a spout for pouring: A large spouted measuring cup or mixing bowl that has a spout helps prevent spills when you’re pouring the liquid jello into the cups.
Chill all the liquids: Make space in your fridge to chill the soda and tequila. This ensures the jello sets properly.
Wait to garnish: Chill the shots until firm and then garnish right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal · Carbohydrates: 12g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 1g · Sodium: 47mg · Potassium: 3mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 10g · Vitamin A: 1IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 2mg · Iron: 1mg