Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots (Printable Version)
Layered cherry and orange gelatin infused with tequila, garnished with fresh orange and cherry wedges.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cherry Layer
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3 ounces cherry-flavored gelatin powder
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1 cup boiling water
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¾ cup Jose Cuervo Silver tequila
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¼ cup grenadine syrup
→ Orange Layer
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3 ounces orange-flavored gelatin powder
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1 cup boiling water
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½ cup Jose Cuervo Silver tequila
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½ cup freshly squeezed navel orange juice, pulp strained
→ Garnish
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Maraschino cherries
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Small wedges of navel orange
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Combine cherry gelatin powder and boiling water in a large mixing bowl with a spout. Stir until gelatin is fully dissolved. Add tequila and grenadine syrup, then stir to blend.
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Pour the cherry mixture carefully into the bottom one-third to one-half of each 2-ounce plastic cup arranged on a rimmed tray.
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Refrigerate the cups for 2 hours until the cherry layer has fully set.
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Combine orange gelatin powder and boiling water in a clean mixing bowl with a spout. Stir until fully dissolved. Incorporate tequila and freshly squeezed orange juice, blending thoroughly.
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Carefully pour the orange mixture over the set cherry layer in each cup, filling them to the top.
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Refrigerate for an additional 3 to 4 hours until fully set.
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Adorn each set cup with a small wedge of fresh orange and a maraschino cherry before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Use a mixing bowl with a pour spout to facilitate even pouring of gelatin mixtures.
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Ensure the cherry layer is completely set before adding the orange layer to maintain distinct layers.