Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shots
If you like the traditional version of this cocktail drink, you’re going to love these Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shots! A fun addition to your next adult gathering!
AN EYECATCHING JELL-O SHOT RECIPE
Looking for a unique Jell-O shot to make for friends and family? Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shots are the perfect solution – they’re easy to make, delicious, and can liven up any party! These ended up being a really huge hit when I made them and everyone wanted the recipe. They are really so simple to make. The hardest part is just waiting for the Jell-O to set up. These are not overly strong, with a fantastic balance of flavors and alcohol.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You can use whatever tequila you prefer and have on hand. However, I will say that white tequila (like PATRÓN Silver) is my personal choice since it helps keep the shot clear and has a nice smooth flavor.
Instead of garnishing with a cherry and orange slice, you can add a dollop of whipped cream or leave them plain.
I used cherry and orange as they provide the best colored jello that I was looking for and the flavor, but you can trade this out for strawberry or watermelon if you prefer. You can have a lot of fun changing up the combinations of flavors.
Wait to add your garnishes until right before you’re ready to serve them.
These Tequila Sunrise shots need to chill for a minimum of 5 hours. I like to make them the night before so they chill overnight and I’m not stressing to make them right before everyone comes over (or if I’m taking them somewhere.)
Leftover Jell-O Shots can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Don’t garnish them though if you’re storing them for later. Freezing is not recommended.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cherry Jell-O mix
- boiling water
- cold water
- grenadine
- white tequila
- orange Jell-O mix
- cold orange juice
- maraschino cherries
- orange slices
HOW TO MAKE TEQUILA SUNRISE JELL-O SHOTS
Make the cherry layer first. In a large bowl, add the cherry jello mix. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until combined and the jello is dissolved. Add the cold water and whisk until combined. Add the grenadine and tequila, and whisk until fully combined.
Fill (24) 2-ounce cups with the mixture a little under half of the way full. Cover with the lids and place into the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
Next, make the orange layer. In a large bowl, add the orange jello mix. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until combined and the jello is dissolved. Add the cold orange juice and tequila, and whisk until fully combined.
Take a thermometer and test the liquid, it should be around 110°F. Let it sit at room temperature until it reaches this temp, if it is hotter, it may melt the cherry layer. Once at temp, carefully add the orange jello layer on top of the cherry, and evenly distribute the jello mix among all of the cups.
Add the tops on and place in the fridge for 3 hours until set or overnight. Garnish with cherries and orange slices to serve.
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Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shots
Ingredients
For the cherry layer:
- 3 ounce cherry jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- 1/2 cup white tequila
For the orange layer:
- 3 ounce orange jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold orange juice
- 1/2 cup white tequila
For garnish:
- maraschino cherries
- orange slices
Instructions
- Make the cherry layer first. In a large bowl, add the 3 ounce cherry jello mix. Pour in 1 cup boiling water and whisk until combined and the jello is dissolved.
- Add 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until combined.
- Add 1/4 cup grenadine and 1/2 cup white tequila and whisk until fully combined.
- Fill (24) 2-ounce cups with the mixture a little under half of the way full. Cover with the lids and place into the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
- Next, make the orange layer. In a large bowl, add the 3 ounce orange jello mix. Pour in 1 cup boiling water and whisk until combined and the jello is dissolved.
- Add the 1/2 cup cold orange juice and 1/2 cup white tequila and whisk until fully combined.
- Take a thermometer and test the liquid, it should be around 110°F. Let it sit at room temperature until it reaches this temperature, if it is hotter, it may melt the cherry layer.
- Once at temperature, carefully add the orange jello layer on top of the cherry, and evenly distribute the jello mix among all of the cups.
- Place the tops on and place in the fridge for 3 hours until set or overnight.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and orange slices to serve.
Notes
- Use whatever tequila you like, but blanco helps keep the shots looking clear.
- You could also add whipped cream on top of each cup to serve.
- Only garnish the shots you will use immediately because they cannot be stored with the garnishes.
- To store you need to keep the plastic tops on. Refrigerate them for up to a couple days.
- These need to chill for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight.
- You can use other garnishes or flavors of Jell-O but it may change the coloring.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
