Zombie Brain Margarita Jello Shots
These Zombie Brain Margarita Jello shots with triple sec, lime juice, lime-flavored Jello and gold tequila are perfect for Halloween parties. Top these little treats off with fake blood, gummy worms and a red sugared rim for a spooky effect.
Ingredients
- 1 6 oz. package of lime flavored Jello
- 1 c. Gold Tequila
- 1/4 c. Triple Sec
- 1 juice of a whole lime
- 2 c. boiling water
- 3/4 c. cold water
Fake Blood
- 3 tbsp. corn syrup
- 1/2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
- 3-4 drops red food coloring
Toppings
- 3 tbsp. coarse ground sugar
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- gummy or sour worms
- lime wedges
- candy eyes
Instructions
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Prepare the Jello shots by mixing 2 c. of boiling water into the Jello mix. Stir until dissolved.
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Add 3/4 c. of cold water; stir. Refrigerate for around 15 minutes until Jello mixture has slightly cooled.
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Add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice into the Jello mixture; stir until combined.
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Pour the Jello mixture into plastic shot glasses. Mini muffin pans work great for holding the shot glasses.
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Refrigerate until firm for 30-60 minutes. Add the topping right before serving.
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Prepare the fake blood; stir together the corn syrup, chocolate syrup and 3-4 drops of red food coloring in a small bowl.
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In a small bowl mix the coarse ground sugar and 2-3 drops of red food coloring. Lightly stir until the sugar is evenly red in color.
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Run a small lime wedge over the rims of each shot glass and dip/turn unto a small plate with the red sugar until lightly coated.
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Top the shot with a candy eye and gummy worm. Lightly drizzle the fake blood over the tops and side of the shot glass. Serve immediately.