Description
The Mexican Candy Shot blends tequila, watermelon, mango, lime, and a hint of spice into a vibrant, sweet-heat cocktail inspired by classic Mexican candies—ready in under 10 minutes and perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz Watermelon Pucker
- 1 oz mango nectar
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 dash hot sauce
- Simple syrup for rim
- Tajin spice for rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a shot glass in simple syrup, then coat with Tajin and set aside.
- Add tequila, Watermelon Pucker, mango nectar, lime juice, and hot sauce to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill and blend.
- Strain into the prepared shot glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Start with a light dash of hot sauce and adjust heat to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg