Mexican Candy Shot Recipe
This easy Mexican Candy Shot Recipe combines tequila, watermelon liqueur, fresh lime, and chili sugar for bold flavor shots.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Shot glasses
- Small plate (for the rim)
- Citrus juicer or fork
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces watermelon liqueur or watermelon juice for a lighter version
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Tajín works great
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges for rimming
Instructions
- Start by preparing the rims. On a small plate, mix the sugar and chili powder. Cut a lime wedge and run it around the rim of each shot glass. Dip the rim into the chili-sugar mixture and set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, watermelon liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled and slightly frothy.
- Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared shot glasses. Serve immediately while cold.
- That’s it. Simple, fast, and party-ready.