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mexican candy shot

Mexican Candy Shot

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A vibrant, sweet, and spicy Mexican Candy Shot made with tequila, watermelon schnapps, and hot sauce. Serve ice cold in Tajín-rimmed glasses for the ultimate party drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 shots
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila Chilled
  • 2 ounces watermelon schnapps Provides the sweet candy flavor
  • 4 dashes hot sauce Adjust to desired heat level
  • 1 wedge fresh lime For rimming the glasses
  • 2 tablespoons Tajín seasoning For the rim
  • 1 cup ice cubes For shaking

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker For mixing and chilling
  • 4 shot glasses For serving
  • 1 Small plate For the Tajín rim

Method
 

  1. Rub a fresh lime wedge around the rim of each shot glass, then dip into Tajín.
    rubbing lime on shot glass rim
  2. Pour tequila, watermelon schnapps, and hot sauce into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    pouring tequila into cocktail shaker
  3. Shake vigorously for fifteen seconds until the shaker is frosted outside.
  4. Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared shot glasses.
    straining mexican candy shot into glass
  5. Garnish with a small lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Keep ingredients chilled before mixing for the best texture. Use fresh lime juice to secure the Tajín rim effectively.

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