You can not go wrong with margaritas for festive drink recipes. Whether it’s a cranberry margarita, pomegranate margarita, or blood orange margarita, this traditional cocktail is always a hit. These margarita gelatin shots are a fun twist that are easy to make and look so impressive! Jello shots are always the hit of any party, and these margarita Jello shots are as delicious as they are adorable!
Margarita Jello Shots Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need limeade, unflavored gelatin, tequila blanco alcohol (silver tequila), triple sec (such as Cointreau), agave syrup, sugar and salt. You can garnish the shots with lime slices if you like.
How Do You Make Margarita Jello Shots?
Place the limeade in a pan, then sprinkle the gelatin packets over the top. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until the gelatin absorbs the liquid. Transfer the pan on the stove and cook over low heat until the gelatin dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the tequila, triple sec and agave syrup. Whisk everything together. Divide the margarita mixture evenly between 10 2-ounce shot glasses or shot cups. Chill the shots for at least 2 hours, or until they are completely set. When you’re ready to serve the shots, mix the sugar and salt together on a small plate. Dip the rim of each shot glass into water, and then into the salt and sugar mixture. Add lime slices for garnish, then serve.
Tips For The Perfect Shots
Place the shots on a rimmed baking sheet. This makes it easy to transfer them all at once in and out of the fridge. Use a measuring spoon or turkey baster to fill the shot cups without a mess. It’s best to wait until serving to add the sugar rim. You can also pour the margarita Jello shots mixture into a square baking pan or large bowl to cool and then cut out small squares instead of using individual cups. If you have trouble getting the sugar and salt to stick to the rims of your cups, try dipping the rims in light corn syrup instead of water.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can easily customize the ingredients to your taste.
Spicy: Place 3-4 slices of jalapeno in the tequila and let it sit for 5-7 minutes. Strain the jalapenos out of the tequila, then proceed with the recipe. Lime: Instead of making your own gelatin mixture, you can use a 3 ounce box of lime jello with 1 cup of boiling water, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons triple sec and 5 tablespoons cold water. Strawberry: Use 3/4 cup of limeade and 1/2 cup strawberry puree.
When I bring these margarita Jello shots to parties, everyone always asks for the recipe. They’re just that delicious! It’s a great way to get that classic cocktail flavor. Don’t miss my red white and blue Jello shots for a boozy yet patriotic treat!
