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Margarita Jelly Shot

By Colleen Graham, About.com

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The Margarita Jelly Shot is a great way to adapt a Margarita into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz water
  • 1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
  • 3 oz white tequila
  • 2 oz triple sec
  • food coloring (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
  2. Allow this to sit for one minute.
  3. Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
  4. Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
  5. Add the tequila, triple sec and food coloring.
  6. Stir thoroughly.
  7. Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
  8. Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
  9. Serve cold.
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