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Check out this sugar-free skinny margarita lime jello shot recipe!

These shots look like lime slices but are much more delicious and will be such a surprise for your guests—they will fall in love with them.

They are perfect to serve at a Cinco de Mayo party or any Mexican themed celebration too, with that pop of margarita flavor!

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Why You’ll Love These Skinny Margarita Jello Shots

Ingredients and Supplies

How to Make Skinny Lime Margarita Jello Shots

Jello Shots Ingredients | CatchMyParty.com

Step 1: Prepare the limes

Cut each lime in half. Use the pumpkin carving knife to score the inside of the limes.

Cut the Lime in Half and Score the Inside | CatchMyParty.com

Gently peel back the lime pulp. I continued to use my hands to peel and remove the pulp. However, you can use a spoon to scoop it out as well. Place the empty limes into mini cupcake tin.

Remove the Pulp | CatchMyParty.com

Step 2: Make the cocktail mixture

Pour 1 cup skinny margarita mix into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin into the mix. Heat (don’t boil) the mix and gelatin on low until the gelatin completely dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.

Add the ¾ cup tequila to the margarita mix. Add the 2 tablespoons of sweetened lime juice (I just added sugar to the lime juice to sweeten it).

Skinny Margarita Mix added with Gelatine | CatchMyParty.com

Step 3: Fill the limes

Fill each of the lime halves with the mix. Chill for 3-4 hours or overnight until the jello shots are solid. Sprinkle coarse salt and lime zest on the shot before you serve!

Fill Each Lime Half of the Mix | CatchMyParty.com

Step 4: Cut the shots

Cut into slices and serve!

Chill the Jello Shots Overnight | CatchMyParty.com
Chill the Jello Shots Overnight | CatchMyParty.com

These shots are refreshing and fun for summer!

Ready to Serve Skinny Margarita Jello Shots | CatchMyParty.com

Tips and Substitutions

FAQs

Can you use tequila instead of vodka for jello shots?

Yes you can.

How do you get jello out of a jello shot?

You can use cooking spray to coat the inside of the “container” before filling it – then, use your finger or a spoon to slide it out.

Will jello shots set if too much alcohol?

No, alcohol affects the gelatin’s ability to set.

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Skinny Margarita Lime Jello Shots

They shots look like lime slices but are much more delicious. Your guests will fall for them. They are perfect to serve at a summer party or by the pool!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup skinny margarita mix
  • ¾ cup blanco tequila
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened lime juice
  • Lime zest
  • Limes
  • Optional: Add 1-2 drops neon green food coloring to make the jello shots pop with color!

Instructions

  • Cut each lime in half. Score around the fruit/pulp so it is easier to remove.*
  • Gently peel back the lime pulp. I continued to use my hands to peel and remove the pulp, however you can use a spoon to scoop it out as well. Place the empty limes into mini cupcake tin.
  • Pour 1 cup skinny margarita mix into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin into the mix. Heat the mix and gelatin on low until the gelatin completely dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Add the ¾ cup tequila to the margarita mix. Add the 2 tablespoons sweetened lime juice (I just added sugar to the lime juice to sweeten it).
  • Fill each of the lime halves with the mix. Chill for 3-4 hours or overnight until the jello shots are solid. Sprinkle coarse salt and lime zest on the shot before you serve!
  • Cut into slices and serve!

Notes

*Tip: helpful tool is a pumpkin carving knife (who would have thought?!)

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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Skinny Margarita Lime Jello Shots Recipe | CatchMyParty.com