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Mexican Candy Shot

How to Make a "Mexican Candy Shot"

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 1 vote
Course: Shots & Shooters
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Candy Shot
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
The Mexican Candy Shot takes the classic tequila shot to a whole new level with the unique blend of flavors. Indulge in the unique charm of this recipe with our flavorful instructions.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce silver tequila
  • 1 ounce watermelon schnapps or pucker
  • hot sauce dash Tapatio, Cholula, Tabasco
  • lime wedge
  • chili lime seasoning Tajin
  • salt

Instructions

  • Chill your shot glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
  • Rub the lime wedge around the rim of each shot glass and dip it into Tajin or your own seasoning mix to coat the rim.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, watermelon schnapps or pucker, and hot sauce.
  • Shake well for 15-20 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into the shot glasses.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge or any other garnish ideas you prefer.

Notes

If you want to experiment with different flavors, you can substitute the watermelon schnapps or pucker with other fruit schnapps or freshly squeezed juice. You can also use different types of hot sauce to adjust the spiciness level to your liking.
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