Margarita Mix Jelly Recipes

TOP SHELF SPARKLING MARGARITA JELL-O®

Steps:

• Stir lime gelatin, lemon gelatin, and boiling water together in a bowl until fully dissolved. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Stir tequila, triple sec, orange liqueur, and sweetened lime juice into gelatin mixture. Gently stir in sparkling water. Ladle mixture into 24 small cups. Sprinkle each serving with lime zest. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. Sprinkle each serving with margarita salt before serving.

MARGARITA JELLO SHOTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, mix the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, stir the boiling water and lime gelatin together until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
• If using, whisk the unflavored gelatin into the chilled tequila mix. Let sit for 1 minute.
• Combine the warm lime gelatin mix and the tequila mix, and stir well.
• Pour the liquid into shot glasses, molds, or a shallow baking pan for a sheet of gelatin to cut up once set.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best), until the liquid sets completely. Serve cold and enjoy.

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 9 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until filling is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Mix strawberries, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together in a large stockpot. Stir in pectin and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally; continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately stir in sugar all at once.
• Return mixture to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir steadily to mix fruit evenly throughout jam and prevent floating fruit, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

MARGARITA MIX JELLY

Steps:

• Pour margarita mix into medium saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit until gelatin dissolves.
• Add powdered pectin and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sugar and bring to a rolling boil for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in liquid pectin, lime juice and sea salt.
• Pour into hot, sterilized jars and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

MARGARITA JELLY

Steps:

• Prepare jars and lids and canning bath according to safe canning practices.
• In a large stainless steel stockpot, combine water, lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and sugar. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Increase heat to medium-high and bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Stir in Pectin (and lime zest if using). Return to a full boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. (Use a timer.).
• Remove pot from heat and skim off any foam. Let jam cool in the pot for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims and thread with a clean, damp paper towel. Center hot lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight.
• Place jars in canner, making sure they are covered by at least an inch of water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil, process 4-oz jars and 8-oz jars for 10 minutes; process 1-pint jars for 15 minutes.
• Remove jars from canner and place on a cloth towel. Let cool for 24 hours, then check seals. Wash and dry jars and store in a cool, dry, dark location.

MARGARITA JELLY SHOTS

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, lime juice and 2/3 cup regular water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add the seltzer water to the syrup mixture, sprinkle the gelatin on top and leave it to bloom for 5 minutes.
• Microwave the bloomed gelatin mixture until dissolved, about 30 seconds. Sir in the tequila and orange liqueur. Divide the mixture among twelve 2-ounce glasses. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.
• Before serving, garnish each shot with a small pinch of flaky sea salt and a lime wedge.