Sour Cherry Margarita Jello Shots
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Summer is so close, we can taste it! Or is it just these Sour Cherry Margarita Jello Shots…? Either way, I am stoked for better weather.
The last 6 months have been somewhat of a whirlwind for my family. We moved to Eugene, OR in November when my husband got a job transfer. While we were expecting to be there for the next 2 years, things were cut short and he was transferred back to Portland, OR without notice… 3 days before we left for Mexico. Yikes!!!
We were able to get an extension, and his pre-approved vacation was given the okay, but when we got back- it was crazy! I had to head back to Eugene to pack up our apartment, while he stayed with my parents temporarily until we found our new place.
The apartments we found are being newly built, and we can’t wait to move in! But of course, thinks can’t go smoothly. While the timing was originally going to line up perfectly, the apartments are delayed by at least 6 weeks, so back to my parent’s house it is. I am writing this in the middle of our current apartment, surrounded by boxes, and boxes, and boxes- savoring the last few jello shots I have left. 😉
Tomorrow is moving day, and I am so excited, nervous, and a little sad. It is a very bitter-sweet feeling. While this was always very temporary, and we didn’t plant roots, it will always be the first little home for our family, and for that I am so grateful.
So whatever is going on in your life, say cheers and throw back a few of these sour cherry margarita jello shots. Get the recipe below!
Sour Cherry Margarita Jello Shots
The Ingredients:
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin powder (equal to 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1- 3.9 ounce package of cherry Jello
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup sour mix
- 1/4 cup DeKuyper Pucker Cherry Schnapps
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 2-3 tablespoons corn syrup
- Granulated sugar or colored sugar
- Lime slices and salt for garnish
- 10 3-ounce plastic cups with lids
The Directions:
- In a small mixing bowl add gelatin powder and add cold water and soak the powder for 2 minutes.
- Add cherry Jello and hot water. Whisk until everything is dissolved.
- Add tequila, cherry schnapps, and sour mix. Whisk to combine.
- Pour corn syrup onto a plate or shallow dish. Pour sugar into a similar dish. Dip the rim of each cup into the corn syrup and then the sugar.
- Pour the mixture into the cups, filling them about 3/4 full. Refrigerate until set.
- When you are ready to serve the shots, remove from the fridge and top with a small lime wedge.
