Mexican Candy

Name: Mexican Candy
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 shot
Cuisine: Tequila Shots
Ingredients: 3/4 oz tequila blanco; 1/2 oz watermelon schnapps; 1/4 oz lime juice; dash of hot sauce; optional Tajin rim

Sweet heat and bright color give this one instant standout power on any recipe list.

Watermelon candy sweetness hits first, then lime brightens the middle and the chili heat creeps in just enough to wake everything up.

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Ingredients

3/4 oz tequila blanco
1/2 oz watermelon schnapps
1/4 oz lime juice
dash of hot sauce
optional Tajin rim

How to make it

Shake with ice and strain into a Tajin-rimmed shot glass if desired.

Why this one works

Watermelon candy sweetness hits first, then lime brightens the middle and the chili heat creeps in just enough to wake everything up.

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