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Tequila sunrise Jello shots are the perfect cocktail for backyard summer bbqs and pool parties! Get this yummy jello shot recipe that is sure to be the hit of the party this summer! 

jello shot cups garnished with pineapples and cherries

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Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots 

Planning a party? Looking for a fun cocktail recipe to make your backyard bash the best EVER? These yummy tequila sunrise Jello shots are fun, delicious, and refreshing! 

ingredients for making tequila sunrise jello shot recipeIngredients to Make Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots: 

You’ll also need water and a dozen 2-oz. plastic cups.

How to Make Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots

whisking ingredients in bowl

Pour the cherry Jello powder into a bowl, add boiling water, and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. 

adding tequila to whisked ingredients in bowl

Add cherry juice and tequila. 

mixture poured into individual jello shot cups

Pour the liquid into plastic cups (approx 2/3 of the way full each) and chill in the refrigerator for two hours. 

whisking orange juice into mixture

In a mixing bowl, add boiling water to the orange Jello powder and mix until dissolved. Stir in orange juice. 

pouring tequila into orange mixture in bowl

Add tequila and mix well. 

pouring second layer into the same individual jello shot cups

Pour the orange liquid on top of the chilled red layer in each plastic cup.

layered jello shots in cups

Chill for an additional 2 hours. 

jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices

Garnish each tequila sunrise jello shot with a small orange wedge and a maraschino cherry. 

jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices

Enjoy! These tequila sunrise jello shots are perfect for pool parties, float trips, and backyard barbecues (AKA all the best things about summer and early fall!)! 

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jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices

If you’re not planning on serving the Jello shots right away, cover each container with a plastic lid, store in the refrigerator for up to a week, and wait to garnish until serving. 

jello shots and ingredients for making jello shots

YUM!

jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices
jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices

Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots

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Yields: 12 Jello Shots

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 3 oz. Box Cherry Flavored Jell-O
  • 1 3 ox. Box Orange Flavored Jell-O
  • 1 Cup Boiling Water, divided
  • 1/2 Cup Maraschino Cherry Juice or Syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Pulp-Free Orange Juice
  • 1 1/2 Cups Silver Tequila, divided
  • Orange Wedges & Cherries, for garnish
  • 12 2-oz. Plastic Cups

Instructions:

  • Place the 2-oz. cups on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Pour cherry Jell-O powder into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add cherry juice and 3/4 cup tequila and mix well.
  • Fill each plastic cup 2/3 full and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the orange Jell-O powder and 1/2 cup boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add orange juice and 3/4 cup of tequila and mix well.
  • Pour the orange liquid on top of the chilled red layer in each plastic cup. Return to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the gelatin has firmly set. Garnish with a small orange wedge and a maraschino cherry – enjoy!
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jello shots garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple slices

These tequila sunrise Jello shots are a yummy addition to your party, and I’m sure that everyone will be asking you for the recipe! 

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  1. 5 stars
    These were soooooo good! I wasn’t even sure if I liked tequila sunrises, but now these are going to be my go-to for pool parties! Thanks!