Vibrant Lime Jello Shots Recipe: Party-Ready Green Shots

These “adult only” bright green Jello shots are a favorite with our friends. A refreshing tequila treat served in just the right mini size.

On warm summer evenings we invite a few friends over, put on some soft jazz and set out appetizers, finger foods, light bites and cocktails. One request I get every time is to bring Jello shots.

Jello shots sit somewhere between dessert and cocktail — they’re easy to enjoy and have just enough kick from the liquor you use. That’s probably why they’re so popular at grown-up gatherings.

For this batch I made Lime Margarita Jello Shots. They turned out bright, refreshing and full of lime-and-tequila flavor. Everyone loved them, and I plan to take a tray to a friend’s outdoor anniversary party next month.

If you’re hosting an adults-only get-together, make a batch of these and enjoy — and please serve responsibly.

Bright Green Jello Shots

Yields: 12 – 2 ounce servings

Nutrition: calories 52.7, fat 0 g, sugar 0 g, carbs 0 g, protein 1 g, fiber 0 g

WW Smart Points: 1 – WW Points Plus: 0

WW Personal Points: 1

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What you’ll need to make these bright green Jello shots…

Ingredients:

2 — 3 ounce boxes lime Jello (regular or sugar-free)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold tequila
Limes for garnish
Coarse sugar or coarse salt for garnish (optional)

Supplies:

2 ounce plastic condiment cups with lids

Directions:

Boil 1 cup of water. Pour the boiling water into a heatproof bowl or pot and add the two boxes of lime Jello. Stir or whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup of cold tequila until well combined.
Place the plastic cups on a rimmed baking sheet or platter for stability. Pour the Jello mixture into a large heatproof measuring cup or use the pot if it has a spout, then fill each cup about three-quarters full. You should have about 12 servings.
Chill the cups, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours, or until the Jello is completely set.
To garnish, wet the rim of each cup with a lime wedge, a dab of agave or corn syrup, or just water, then dip the rim into coarse sugar or salt on a small plate. Turn the cup upright and rest a lime wedge on the rim before serving.

Enjoy these refreshing lime margarita shots!

Looking for more party food ideas?

At our last gathering I served several small bites along with the Jello shots. One favorite was a layered baked pizza dip — cheesy, savory and perfect with crackers or bread.

Layered Baked Pizza Dip

Print the recipe below

Lime Margarita Jello Shots

These adult-only Jello shots are a crowd-pleasing tequila treat in a perfectly sized portion.

Course: After Dinner, Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cocktail, Jello Shot, Margarita, Tequila

Servings: 12

Calories: 52.7 kcal

Author: Pam

Ingredients

2 3-ounce boxes lime Jello (regular or sugar-free)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup tequila
Limes for garnish
Coarse salt or sugar for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Pour boiling water over the gelatin in a heatproof bowl and stir until fully dissolved. Stir in cold tequila, then pour the mixture into 12 plastic cups placed on a rimmed baking sheet.
Refrigerate the cups, uncovered, for 2–3 hours or until firm. When serving, rim each cup with lime, agave, or water and dip in coarse sugar or salt if desired. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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