Lime Peel Margarita Jello Shots

In the blogger world you come along a lot of posts where all you can fathom "Why the heck didn't I think of that?". For me it is the adorable jello shots that could turn anyone into a lush. So after seeing the amazing different jello shots on a few blogs and websites I came up with my own spin on a lime peel jello shot.

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner I'm sure the most elegant margaritas will be pinned left and right but for those looking for a cute party idea my lime peel margarita jello shots will be right up your alley! So this folks is my first attempt at a jello shot that doesn't come in a little paper cup!

Lime Peel Margarita Jello Shots

5-6 Large Limes
1 Box Lime Jello
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Silver Tequila
1/3 Cup Triple Sec
1/2 Cup Sugar






The hardest part is coring the limes. First cut the limes in half long way. Then the best way to do it is take a knife around the outside of the fruit part and inside the peel and then use a spoon to scoop the inside out. It will take a lot more effort than it sounds like.
After you have gutted the limes you will want to make your jello mixture.
Boil 1 cup of water and add the jello mixture. Whisk until the mixture is dissolved. It will take about 1 minute.
Add the tequila and the triple sec.
Pour the mixture into the half and let the jello set for at least 5 hours. It is best to let the jello sit overnight but if you need them in a pinch you can put them in the freezer for the first two hours.

Slice them in halves and roll them in the sugar and voila!! You have amazing margaritas that will have all your friends talking!