Mexican candy shot recipe
Spice up your next party with this easy mexican candy shot recipe! Sweet heat, tajín-rimmed glasses, and fun candy garnishes in under 5 minutes.
Calories 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 oz silver blanco tequila (Patrón, Don Julio, or Olmeca Altos)
- 1 oz fresh watermelon juice
- ½ oz watermelon schnapps optional for extra fruit flavor
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp chamoy sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce Tapatío, Cholula, or Tabasco
- Tajín seasoning for rim
- Chili powder optional, for extra kick
- Ice cubes
- Mini paleta candy or lollipop for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
Prep the glass
- Pour a thin layer of chamoy on a small plate.
- Spread tajín seasoning on another plate.
- Dip the shot glass rim into chamoy, then into tajín to coat evenly.
Mix the shot
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh watermelon juice, ½ oz watermelon schnapps (if using), ½ oz simple syrup, and ½ oz fresh lime juice.
- Add ½ oz hot sauce of your choice (start with 1 tsp).
- Fill the shaker with ice until it’s three-quarters full.
Shake and strain
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds. The shaker should frost on the outside.
- Remove the lid and strain into the prepared shot glass using a fine mesh strainer or the shaker’s built-in strainer.
Garnish and serve
- Place a mini paleta candy or lollipop on the rim or drop it gently into the shot.
- Add a lime wedge on the side or rest it on the rim.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| • Sugars | 22 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |