Margarita Jell-O Shots

From Wayne Wallace

It seems everyone I’ve talked to is either on the Atkins Diet or one similar. My friend Wayne and his wife Sharon have been on a modified Atkins diet for a month or so. Wayne was saying “about the only dessert we have enjoyed during this time is sugar-free Jell-O; so, the other day while making some, I decided to experiment. Here's what I came up with but careful.....they sneak up on you!”

1 small box Lime Jell-O (sugar-free optional)

1 small box Lemon Jell-O (sugar-free optional)

2 cups Boiling Water

1/2 cup Tequila

1-1/2 cups Ice Cold Water

In a large bowl, combine Jell-O and boiling water; mix well until completely dissolved.

Add ice water and tequila. Pour into individual serving dishes. Chill in the refrigerator until firmly set. May serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Note: Even though tempted to add more tequila, it becomes harder to jell with more than 1/2-cup.

Note: Wayne says to substitute apple juice for the water in sugar-free Jell-O....It helps.

Published Jun 17, 2003