If you're looking to change things up swap the classic cocktail and go with Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots instead. It's a fun and easy party idea for adults, plus they look and taste amazing! Ages 21 and up!
Separate the empty shot cups and place on a baking sheet or a flat moveable surface. Set aside.
Add the red Jell-o and 1 cup boiling water to a medium mixing bowl, and stir until the jello has fully dissolved. Add the cold water and stir.
Using a spouted cup or an injector, fill each shot cup about ¼ of the way full. Place tray in the refrigerator for an hour or until set.
Add the orange juice to a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the top of it. You may need to gently push the gelatin powder into the juice to make sure all the gelatin gets wet. Allow the mixture to set until the gelatin has dissolved and is no longer clumpy.
Add a half cup of boiling water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.
Add the tequila and stir.
Using a spouted cup or an injector, fill the shot cups until they’re about ¾ of the way full.
Place tray in the refrigerator for 1.5 hours or until set.
Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry, if desired.
Notes
Make sure the unflavored gelatin powder has dissolved before adding the hot water.
Don't exceed half cup of alcohol per Jell-o layer or the shots won't set up properly. Swap out tequila for the water in the red layer if you want a boozier shot.
For a non-alcoholic version swap out orange juice for the tequila.
Wait to garnish until right before serving.
Ungarnished Jello shots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days with the lids on.
Optional garnishes are not included in the Nutritional Information.