Tequila Sunrise Gelatin Mold Recipes

TEQUILA SUNRISE FREEZER POPS

Steps:

• Prepare 7 push-up pop molds by placing a Styrofoam block or blocks on a small baking tray. Insert 7 pop molds into the Styrofoam. Set aside.
• For the grenadine jelly: Combine the grenadine and cold water in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Sprinkle the gelatin over top and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes. Slowly melt the gelatin by microwaving it in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until just smooth and dissolved. Refrigerate while you prepare the semifreddo.
• For the orange tequila semifreddo: Whip the cream to soft peaks with a whisk. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Combine the softened cream cheese and orange zest in a medium bowl. Mix with a rubber spatula until smooth. Mix in the confectioners' sugar. Whisk in the orange juice and tequila. Whisk in the pasteurized egg yolks. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
• Remove the whipped cream and grenadine gelatin from the refrigerator.
• Fold the strained orange mixture into the whipped cream. Fill each mold 3/4 full with the orange semifreddo.
• Gently pour the grenadine mixture into each mold, filling each to the top. The grenadine mixture will take a few minutes to settle to the bottom. Once it has, take a long bamboo skewer or chopstick and gently stir it. Place the molds into the freezer until frozen, at least 3 hours.

TEQUILA SUNRISE SHOTS

Steps:

• 1. Lightly spray an 8 x8 baking pan with non stick spray. You can use silicone molds for this if you prefer. For the red layer, pour the grenadine and water into a small pot. Sprinkle the gelatin over top, and let sit for two minutes. Turn the heat on low, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into prepared pan or mold and chill for at least 45 minutes or until it is set. Next is the orange layer. Pour the orange juice into a small pot. Sprinkle the gelatin over top, and let sit for two minutes. Turn the heat on low, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the tequila. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Using a large spoon or ladle, slowly pour the orange over the set grenadine layer. Put in the fridge until it is completely set. For the baking dish use a sharp knife and cut into small squares - or large square if you like. Use a flexible spatula to remove. If you used molds remove carefully. Place onto a chilled serving tray and keep in fridge until party time.

TEQUILA SUNRISE

Steps:

• Pour the grenadine into the base of a tall glass and set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, triple sec and fruit juices. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
• Add a few ice cubes to the serving glass then carefully double strain the cocktail into it, trying not to disturb the grenadine layer too much. Add more ice if needed to fill the glass then garnish with a cherry on a stick or cocktail umbrella.