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margarita jello shots

🍸 Margarita Jello Shots Recipe Card

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Prep Time 10 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20 shots
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 box 3 oz lime Jell-O mix
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ cup tequila silver or blanco
  • 2 tbsp triple sec optional, for authentic margarita flavor
  • Coarse salt or sugar for rims, optional
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • 20 small plastic shot cups

Method
 

Dissolve Jello:
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lime Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Add Alcohol:
  1. Stir in cold water, tequila, and triple sec (if using). Mix well.
Pour into Cups:
  1. Arrange shot cups on a tray and pour mixture evenly into them.
Chill:
  1. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until firm.
Decorate:
  1. Before serving, run a lime wedge around each rim and dip in coarse salt (or sugar for a sweeter twist). Garnish with mini lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For stronger shots, increase tequila to ¾ cup and reduce cold water slightly.
Try swapping lime Jell-O for strawberry or mango for fruity margarita versions.
If serving outdoors, keep shots chilled on ice to maintain texture.
For a “layered look,” pour half the mixture, let set, then add a second flavored Jell-O layer with tequila.