Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
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🍓 1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin mix
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💧 1 cup boiling water
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🍹 1/2 cup silver tequila
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🍊 1/4 cup triple sec (or any orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
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🍋 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
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🍓 Optional: 2 tbsp strawberry puree (for extra flavor and texture)
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🍬 Sugar or salt (for rimming cups, optional)
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🍈 Tiny lime wedges or sliced strawberries for garnish
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🧃 Mini plastic shot cups or silicone molds
Instructions
Step 1: Boil water
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then remove it from heat.
Step 2: Dissolve the gelatin
Pour the boiling water into a mixing bowl with the strawberry Jell-O powder. Stir for at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved—no gritty bits should remain.
Step 3: Add the booze
Add 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup triple sec, and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice to the bowl. Stir well to combine. If you’re using strawberry puree, whisk it in now.
Step 4: Pour into molds
Carefully pour the mixture into plastic shot cups, lined mini muffin tins, or even hollowed-out lime halves. Fill each about 3/4 full.
Step 5: Chill until set
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm. Don’t freeze—this will ruin the texture.
Step 6: Garnish & serve
Before serving, rim each cup with sugar or salt (rub a lime wedge around the edge, then dip). Garnish with a tiny lime wedge, a slice of strawberry, or both!
Notes
These shots are very forgiving, but a few key tips ensure success:
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❄️ Let the gelatin mix cool slightly before adding alcohol. Very hot liquid can burn off some of the booze.
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📏 Use a measuring cup with a spout for easy pouring into cups.
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⏳ Don’t rush the chilling step! Underset Jello = disaster.
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🍸 Choose silver tequila for the cleanest flavor.
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🧃 If using puree, strain it for a smooth texture or leave it chunky for added surprise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 1 g