Enjoy the refreshing flavors of a lime margarita, packed into one small shot.
Level: | Easy |
Total: | 3 hr 10 min |
Active: | 10 min |
Yield: | 12 shots |
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 limes, 2 juiced and 1 cut into small wedges
- 2/3 cup seltzer water
- One 1/4-ounce package unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2/3 cup tequila
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, lime juice and 2/3 cup regular water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add the seltzer water to the syrup mixture, sprinkle the gelatin on top and leave it to bloom for 5 minutes.
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin mixture until dissolved, about 30 seconds. Sir in the tequila and orange liqueur. Divide the mixture among twelve 2-ounce glasses. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, garnish each shot with a small pinch of flaky sea salt and a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
Calories | 66 |
Total Fat | 0 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Carbohydrates | 8 g |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
Sugar | 7 g |
Protein | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 18 mg |