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Mexican Candy Shot

Mexican Candy Shot Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 shot 1x

Description

The Mexican Candy Shot is a vibrant and fun drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon schnapps, the kick of tequila, and the spicy zest of hot sauce. Perfect for any celebration, this shot captures the essence of Mexican candy with its delightful mix of flavors. Garnish with a Tajin rim for an extra burst of flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

1 oz Tequila

1/2 oz Watermelon Schnapps

2 dashes Hot Sauce

Optional rim: Lime Wedge and Tajin


Instructions

Prepare the Glass: If using the Tajin rim, run a lime wedge around the rim of your shot glass. Dip the glass into Tajin to coat the rim.

Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, watermelon schnapps, and hot sauce. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

Pour and Serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared shot glass.

Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with a small wedge of lime if desired. Cheers!

Notes

For a spicier shot, add an extra dash of hot sauce.

Try different schnapps flavors like mango or peach for a fun variation.

Make sure to shake the cocktail shaker well to mix the ingredients thoroughly and chill the shot perfectly.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shot
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg