Lavender Peppercorn Margarita gelatin shots are not your ordinary Friday night Jello shots. These classy little finger bite gelatin shots could be served at Sunday brunch, holiday functions and upscale cocktail parties. They are fun, flavor packed desserts. Try them out for fun now to see how quick and easy they are to make. Tuck the recipe away for later when you want to “wow!” guests with a little something special.

The instructions might seem a bit lengthy, but these little gelatin shots are super easy to make. If you have ever made Jello or Jello shots, then this will be a walk in the park.

Lavender Peppercorn Margarita Gelatin Shots Recipe

Lavender Peppercorn Margarita Gelatin Shots – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

2/3 cup Lavender Peppercorn Syrup {syrup recipe below}

1/3 cup Honey

1/3 cup Water

2 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatin Packets

2/3 cup Tequila Reposado

Fresh Lime Zest Garnish

Place syrup, honey, water and gelatin in saucepan. Stir gently. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring continually {approximately 7 to 8 minutes}. Remove from heat. Add tequila. Stir. Pour mixture into small shallow pan. {Gelatin shots should be 3/8 inch deep} Chill until gelatin is completely set. Cut into approximately 20 to 24 squares or use simple cookie cutter for decorative shapes just before serving. Remove from pan with thin spatula. Garnish with fresh lime zest on top of each square.

Lavender Peppercorn Syrup – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1/2 cup Water

1 cup Organic Cane Sugar

2 tablespoons Peppercorns

2 tablespoons Lavender

1 ounce Vodka {optional, acts as preservative}

Place water, sugar, lavender and peppercorns in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved {approximately 5 minutes}. Remove from heat. Strain syrup into glass jar with lid. Add vodka. Stir briefly. Discard lavender and peppercorns. Refrigerate. Syrup should keep several weeks if kept sealed and refrigerated between use.

Gelatin Shots and Tequila Notes

National Tequila Day is Wednesday July 24. This is the perfect time to try something new and venture a little off the grid, don’t you think?!

Gelatin shots are terrific little dessert bites to take you back to fun youthful times, but still keep a bit of sophistication to the experience. Try the Mexican Truffle gelatin shots for a decadent chocolate experience.

If classic cocktails and contemporary style drink recipes are more your thing, then 15 Easy Tequila Drink Recipes is a great place to start your Happy Hour. There are a variety of cocktails, on the rocks, low calorie and blended drinks to get you started. One of my favorite do it yourself summer Margaritas is the No Blender Frozen Modern Margarita. They are super easy and delicious. Mix up a batch. Throw them in the freezer. Pull out an individual frozen Margarita any time you want one without all the blender hassle. Easy!!

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