Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots are quick and easy to make in mere minutes and taste just like the classic cocktail, in a perfect party size. Serve them at pool parties and summer celebrations, each sweet sip is refreshing and delicious.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Beverage, cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 (2 oz.) jello shots
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

Cherry layer:

• 3 oz (1 box) Cherry flavored Jello gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• ¾ cup Tequila (I used Jose Cuervo Silver)
• ¼ cup Grenadine syrup

Orange layer:

• 3 oz (1 box) Orange flavored Jello gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup Tequila (I used Jose Cuervo Silver)
• ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice from 1-2 large navel oranges (pulp strained out)

Garnish:

• Maraschino cherries & Navel orange small wedges

Instructions

1. Place (18) 2 oz. sized, jello shot/condiment cups onto a rimmed tray and set aside.
2. You will need to make the cherry layer first by adding to a large mixing bowl, with a pour spout, the cherry flavored jello gelatin powder and boiling water. Stir to completely dissolve the gelatin powder.
3. To the cherry liquid add the tequila and grenadine syrup.
4. Stir to combine.
5. Carefully pour the cherry liquid into the bottom ⅓-½ of each of the 2 oz. plastic cups.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours before proceeding with the orange layer.
7. For the orange layer add to a large spouted mixing bowl the orange flavored jello gelatin and boiling water.
8. Stir to completely dissolve the gelatin powder.
9. Add the tequila and fresh squeezed orange juice. Stir to combine.
10. Carefully pour the orange liquid on top of the cherry layer (make sure the cherry layer has completely set first) to fill each of the plastic cups.
11. Refrigerate for an additional 3-4 hours or until fully set.
12. Garnish each tequila sunrise jello shot with a small wedge of fresh orange and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: You can store these Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing these jello shots.

Tips:

When making layered shots be sure to let the first layer set fully before adding the second layer so you get a defined line between the layers.
I like to line up my shot glasses on a flat, firm, moveable surface like a tray or cookie sheet. This makes it easier to move them back and forth from the fridge.
This recipe is really easy to double or triple.
If you want to keep this recipe very simple, you can swap out the grenadine syrup for ¼ of the juice from the jar of the maraschino cherries. This will save you from having to purchase an item that you may not use otherwise. Grenadine syrup is used in a variety of other cocktails and has a long shelf life so it will not go to waste if you do choose to use it.
I purchased 3 large navel oranges for this recipe (for the juice and the garnish) but if you want to make these jello shots ahead of time, or want to omit the orange wedge garnish, then you can substitute a good quality pulp-free orange juice in place of squeezing your own juice.
I used a mid grade silver tequila for this recipe because it is mixed with the flavored gelatin. You can use a gold tequila also but I do suggest using one that you would drink in a standard cocktail. You do not need to use the expensive top shelf varieties but I would stay away from the really low end ones.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Cotton Candy Jello Shots are quick and easy to make and taste just like your favorite county fair food. Prepare them with or without alcohol for a sweet snack or spiked shot.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 2-ounce Shots
Calories: 82 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 box Blue Jello (3 ounces)
• 1 box Pink Starburst Jello (3.94 ounces)
• 2½ cups Boiling Water (divided 1 Cup + 1 ½ Cups)
• 2 cups Whipped Cream + Garnish
• ½ cup + ⅔ Cup Vodka
• Pink Cotton Candy
• Blue Cotton Candy
• Corn Syrup
• Pastel Nonpareil Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place the sprinkles in a small bowl.
2. Using a small paint brush, lightly dip it into the corn syrup and brush it around the rim of each shot glass. Wherever the corn syrup touches, that’s where sprinkles will be sticking, so make the line as thick or as thin as you prefer. As you finish each glass, dip the top in the sprinkles and roll it around until you’re satisfied with the coverage.
3. Add the pink jello to a medium mixing bowl and add 1 ½ cups boiling water. Stir until the jello is fully dissolved.
4. Add the ⅔ cup vodka and stir.
5. Take about 2 cups worth of pink cotton candy and put it directly in the pink jello mixture and stir once more.
6. Using an injector, carefully fill each shot glass ⅔ of the way full with the pink jello, being careful to not get the sprinkles wet.
7. Place in the fridge for an hour, or until set.
8. While the pink jello is chilling, place the blue jello in a medium mixing bowl and add 1 cup of boiling water.
9. Mix until dissolved. Add ½ cup vodka and stir.
10. Add about 2 cups worth of blue cotton candy, Stir once more.
11. Add 2 cups whipped cream and whisk until fully combined.
12. If the mixture is still pretty warm, let it cool to room temperature.
13. Using the injector, carefully fill the shot glasses the rest of the way.
14. Place them back in the fridge for another hour or until they’re fully set.
15. Top with whipped cream, more sprinkles, and some cotton candy, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Storage:

To Store: You can store your jello shots covered in the fridge without garnish for up to a week.
To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing these jello shots!

Tips:

I like to line up my shot glasses on a flat, firm, moveable surface like a tray or cookie sheet. This makes it easier to move them back and forth from the fridge.
You’ll want to whisk the blue mixture about halfway through filling the glasses so it keeps the whipped cream mixed in well.
It is much easier to use a very small bowl for the sprinkles and not a plate or bigger bowl. It makes it much quicker to coat them.
The corn syrup will dry quickly, so be sure to get those sprinkles on ASAP. Fresh cotton candy would truly be the best for this recipe, but it’s not easy to get fresh cotton candy.
Make sure when you put the liquid into the glasses that it doesn’t touch the sprinkles as you don’t want their color to run or make them fall off.
I used an injector because it ensured a safe and quick method for filling the glasses. I didn’t find anything else that worked as well.
The cotton candy will melt within a few minutes of being on the shots. So, don’t garnish your shots unless you’re serving immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.02mg