Orange Jello Shots — technically not jello, but you know what I mean 😉 These are dangerously easy to eat and perfect for parties or a hot summer day.
Note: you can make these a day ahead. I recommend adding the chamoy and Tajín rim right before serving so it stays fresh.
Why You’ll Love Orange Jello Shots
These shots are boozy, bright and citrus-forward. They’re simple to prepare and reliably delicious — ideal for summer gatherings, pool parties, or any casual get-together where a fun, spiked treat is welcome.
How To Prepare Orange Jello Shots
1. Carefully trim the ends of the oranges so they can stand upright without cutting into the pith.
2. Slice the oranges in half and juice them with a citrus juicer. You can leave a little flesh in the peel if you like eating the orange remains with extra chamoy and Tajín.
3. Bring the water and monk fruit sweetener to a boil to dissolve the sweetener.
4. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the combined orange and lemon juice and let it bloom for 1–3 minutes. Pour in the hot sweetened water, stir well until the gelatin is fully dissolved, then strain to remove pulp. Stir in a pinch of Tajín and the mezcal.
5. Rim the orange halves with chamoy, dust with Tajín, then fill each orange half with the mezcal-jelly mixture. Stand the filled halves in a tall-sided container and chill in the refrigerator until set — about 1 hour.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap oranges for lemons for a brighter, tarter version (see Lemon Mezcalita Jell-O Shots).
- Use any sweetener you prefer in place of monk fruit, such as sugar, honey or agave.
- Replace mezcal with tequila, vodka or another spirit if you prefer.
- If you don’t like spicy, skip the chamoy and Tajín and use a sugar rim instead.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
If you have leftover mixture, store it in a glass container and enjoy it with a spoon.
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Common Questions
Yes. You can substitute mezcal with vodka, tequila, or another spirit you prefer.
Lemons work well as a substitute and give a brighter, tangier flavor.
Yes. Use your preferred sweetener, such as granulated sugar, honey, or agave, adjusting amounts to taste.
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Ingredients
- 8 oranges, blood or regular
- 1 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 shots mezcal
- 3 envelopes gelatin
- Monk fruit, to taste
- Tajín, to taste
- Chamoy
Instructions
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Carefully cut off the orange ends so each half stands upright without cutting into the pith.
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Slice the oranges in half and juice them. Leave some flesh if you like nibbling the filled halves later with chamoy and Tajín.
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Bring the water and monk fruit sweetener to a boil to dissolve.
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Sprinkle gelatin over the orange and lemon juices and let it bloom 1–3 minutes. Stir in the hot sweetened water until the gelatin dissolves, strain to remove pulp, then stir in Tajín and mezcal.
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Brush chamoy around the rims, dust with Tajín, fill each orange half with the mixture, place them upright in a tall container, and chill until set (about 1 hour).
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Protein: 2g
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Fat: 0.1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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