🌅Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots!
🌅Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots! is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 115 calories per serving. Recipe by ShotCallerUSA on YouTube.
Prep: 8 min | Cook: 2 hrs | Total: 2 hrs 13 min
Cost: $19.53 total, $1.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 packet Orange Gelatin (Jello) (3‑oz packet, orange flavor)
- 1 cup Water (Hot, just boiled)
- 0.5 cup Tequila (Lalo additive‑free) (Blanco, smooth)
- 2 tablespoons Triple Sec (Orange liqueur)
- 2 tablespoons Grenadine Syrup (For sunrise effect, added after setting)
Instructions
Heat Water
Boil 1 cup of water in a microwave or kettle until hot but not vigorously bubbling.
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Dissolve Gelatin
Pour the hot water into the mixing bowl, add the orange Jello packet, and stir continuously until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
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Add Tequila and Triple Sec
Stir in 0.5 cup of tequila and 2 tablespoons of Triple Sec until evenly incorporated.
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Fill Shot Cups
Using a spoon or small funnel, pour the mixture into shot glasses, filling each about three‑quarters full.
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Refrigerate to Set
Place the filled shot cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the jello is firm.
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Add Grenadine Sunrise
Just before serving, drizzle 2 teaspoons (about 2 Tbsp total) of grenadine into each cup; it will sink and create a sunrise gradient.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 115
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Contains alcohol, Not suitable for minors, Gluten‑free, Vegetarian: No (contains gelatin)
Allergens: Gelatin (pork derived)
Last updated: April 18, 2026






