Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

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summertime = BBQs

BBQs = friends 
friends = fun & boozy strawberry shots

thanks V & K for hosting a delicious dinner (& the shots)
#shotsforthewin

xo.

Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shots

ingredients:

24-30 large strawberries

1 box strawberry jell-O

1 cup tequila

3/4 cup cointreau

2 limes

sugar

method:

to prep berries:  

cut off top of each strawberry at its widest point.

cut off the bottom tip to allow the berry to stand upright.

using a melon baller or small spoon scoop out the inside and place upright on a baking sheet.

to make jell-o:

combine jell-o mix with 3/4 cup boiling water and stir for 2 minutes to completely dissolve.  add in the tequila and cointreau.

using a container with a spout, pour jell-o/booze mixture into the strawberries.  fill them up to the top to allow for shrinkage once the jell-o becomes solid.

refrigerate for four hours or until firm.

to finish:

zest 1 lime onto a plate of sugar.

cut up remaining lime into thin rounds, then cut into small wedges.  place a slit into each wedge so they balance on the tip of the strawberry.

wet the sides of the solidified jell-o shot with lime or water, roll in the sugar & lime zest mixture, and garnish with lime wedge.

enjoy.

recipe courtesy:  buzzfeed