Mexican Candy Shot Recipe
Make this easy spicy Mexican Candy Shot with tequila, watermelon schnapps, hot sauce and Tajín, with instructions for a single shot or party-size batch!
Servings: 1
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz silver tequila
- 0.5 oz watermelon schnapps or mango liqueur, if you prefer
- 1-2 dashes hot sauce Valentina, Cholula, or even habanero-based if you're brave
- 0.25 oz fresh lime juice
- .5 teaspoon chamoy optional, but highly recommended
- For the rim: Tajín + a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Garnish: Mini watermelon wedge or spicy tamarind straw optional
Party-Size Pitcher Version (Makes 8–10 Shots)
- 1.25 cups silver tequila
- ½ cup watermelon schnapps or mango liqueur
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons chamoy optional, but adds depth
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce adjust to your heat tolerance
- Tajín + cayenne for glass rims
- Ice for shaking or chilling
- Garnish: Lime wedges watermelon slices, or spicy candy straws
Instructions
- Rim your shot glass with Tajín and cayenne. (Rub the rim with a lime wedge to help it stick.)
- Add tequila, schnapps, lime juice, hot sauce, and chamoy to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared shot glass and serve immediately.
Party-Size Pitcher Version
- Mix all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve, or shake with ice in batches before pouring.
- Rim each shot glass with Tajín and cayenne, pour, garnish, and get the party started.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.04g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg