Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots
Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots are a fun, colorful treat with vibrant cherry and orange layers. Perfect for parties and easy to make!
Servings: 30 servings
Equipment
- 30 plastic shot cups or condiment cups (2-ounce)
- baking sheets (for transporting shots)
- refrigerator space for chilling
Ingredients
Cherry Layer
- 1 package cherry jello 3-ounce
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup tequila chilled
- ¼ cup grenadine
Orange Layer
- 1 package orange jello 6-ounce
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup pulp-free orange juice chilled
- 1 cup tequila chilled
Garnish
- orange wedges
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Arrange 30 (2-ounce) shot cups on a tray.
- In a mixing bowl with a spout, stir cherry jello and 1 cup boiling water until dissolved.
- Add cold water, tequila, and grenadine. Stir to combine.
- Fill each cup about one-third full with the cherry mixture.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until fully set.
- In a clean bowl, stir orange jello and 2 cups boiling water until dissolved.
- Add orange juice and tequila. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes to cool to room temperature.
- Gently pour orange mixture over the cherry layer to fill the cups.
- Refrigerate for 2 more hours, or until fully set.
- Serve cold. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange wedge just before serving, if desired.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store jello shots covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Best enjoyed within the first 7 days for ideal flavor and texture.
♨️ REHEATING
- Jello shots are served cold and do not require reheating. Do not attempt to warm them, as they will melt.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezing is not recommended. Frozen jello turns grainy and unpleasant once thawed.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use chilled tequila to help the jello set faster.
- Allow the orange layer to cool to room temperature before pouring over the cherry layer.
- Use measuring cups with spouts for clean pouring.
- Clear enough space in your fridge ahead of time to fit two trays of 15 shots each.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- No alternate cooking methods are needed for this no-cook, no-bake recipe.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Keep leftover jello shots refrigerated and covered.
- Do not garnish until just before serving to prevent weeping or melting of the tops.
- Use leftovers within a week for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg
