Ocean Margarita Jelly Shots

Ocean Margarita Jelly Shots

Posted September 12th, 2011 by jellyshottestkitchen
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This recipe brings back such fun memories!

It was one of three created for a wonderful local magazine last spring, and this little article led to a lot of really nice things for my blog, Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.  Not the least of which was JSTK’s relationship with Tablespoon.com!  A Betty Crocker blogger saw the Ocean Margarita recipe, cooked up a batch, and a few weeks and a conference call later, a wonderful friendship was born.  Sigh . . . isn’t life just a big fantastic set of coincidences sometimes?

ocean maragarita jelly shot with sugar

But, on to the recipe.  So, one might ask, why Roses lime juice?  Why not fresh lime or limeade or something of that nature?  The answer, my dears, involves presentation. A topic near and dear to my heart.  Lime juice, while tangy delicious, is a bit murky, and kind of yellow-ish to boot.  Roses prepared lime juice is crystal clear – which allows for a wonderfully transparent, eye-catching Caribbean blue jelly shot.  (Can you tell I’m angling for a little vacay?)

As you’ll see, the recipe comes together in a snap.  My only tip for you is regarding the garnish.  The large crystal sugar is gorgeous and great fun as it adds to the mouth-feel of the jelly shot, like the salted rim of a real margarita.  However, don’t be tempted to apply in advance – it melts so quickly!  Either dip immediately (and I do mean immediately) before serving, or (even better) serve a small bowl of large crystal sugar alongside the jelly shots for self service dipping.

More Mouth-watering Margarita Shots

Cucumber Lime Margarita Jelly Shots

Winter Margarita Jelly Shots

Enjoy and XO,

Michelle

Michelle Palm created the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen blog after discovering a lack of cocktail-style jelly shot recipes. Look for her posts here, and check her Tablespoon member profile often to see what she’s already gelled up!

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Silverdracos said:

Anon, did you consider the quality of Tequila you used? I’d consider anything too rough for a shot a poor choice anyway. A good cocktail should enhance the flavor of the spirit, not drown it out. If you just don’t like the flavor of Tequila at all perhaps using a different liquor would suit you better. Or just make jello and tell people you put alcohol in it. They’ll be amazed how well you masked the flavor.


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8/11/2012 10:21 PM
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Anonymous said:

There is margarita flavored jello now which could work with hiding the tequila flavor


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6/12/2012 2:14 PM
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jellyshottestkitchen said:

Hi marcelarr – you don’t need to grease the pan. Some folks like to, because they remove the entire thing for cutting but its really not necessary. I only prepare surfaces when I’m using a mold – and then I just use a light mist of cooking spray and then wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Hope that helps! XO Michelle


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3/18/2012 12:37 PM
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marcelarr said:

Help… I need to know if the pan needs to be greased so the mixture will not adhere while trying to remove it!


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3/14/2012 6:28 PM
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Anonymous said:

I made these for a New Year’s party. They looked beautiful, but the only problem we had with them was the fact that they tasted like straight up tequila, because the Gelatin was plain. Because the tequila was pretty much the only flavor, it made them very difficult to consume. My suggestion would be to use some flavored jello if possible to somewhat mask the strength of the tequila, because the lime juice didn’t seem to do the job… but I’m not certain as to how that would affect the “pretty” factor. Just a thought. :)


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1/01/2012 9:42 PM
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jellyshottestkitchen said:

Hi Jenluv – the rainbow jelly shots are on my blog – Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Here’s a link to the recipe: http://jelly-shot-test-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/11/unfettered-f-u-n-rainbow-jelly-shooter.html


XO, M.


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9/27/2011 6:13 PM
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Jenluv said:

Hey Michelle- Was looking for the rainbow shots you have for your profile pic. Do you have it posted anywhere? I totally am looking forward to trying some of these! Thanks!

jenny@greendoorlive.com


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9/20/2011 7:45 PM
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