Ingredients
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To create these bright and citrusy jello shots, you’ll need:
- Oranges & Juice:
- 6 oranges (for both juice and serving as the peel cups)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- Water (if needed to reach 1 ½ cups total juice)
- Alcohol & Gelatin:
- ¾ cup vodka
- ¼ cup triple sec
- 2 (1-ounce) packets gelatin
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Cups:
- Cut oranges in half and juice them using a reamer.
- Using a paring knife, carefully loosen and remove the pulp from the orange halves, leaving the hollowed peels intact.
- Strain the fresh orange juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
- If necessary, add water to reach 1 ½ cups total juice.
- Heat the Orange Juice:
- Pour the orange juice into a small saucepan.
- Stir in ¼ cup sugar and bring to a boil, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Prepare the Gelatin Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vodka, triple sec, and gelatin.
- Stir until gelatin dissolves completely.
- Combine & Fill the Orange Peels:
- Pour the hot orange juice mixture into the gelatin mixture, whisking until fully combined.
- Arrange the orange peel halves on a plate or rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they stay upright.
- Use foil or small ramekins to support them if needed.
- Carefully pour the liquid into each orange peel, filling to the top.
- Chill & Set:
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until firmly set.
- Slice & Serve:
- Once firm, slice each orange half into wedges.
- Serve immediately and keep chilled until ready to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail / Party Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 (yields about 24 jello shot wedges)
- Calories: Varies per serving