3 minutes • Shot glass
Mexican Candy
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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Detailed description
Mexican Candy is a candy shots built around tequila. Sweet heat and bright color give this one instant standout power on any recipe list.
The build centers on 3/4 oz tequila blanco, 1/2 oz watermelon schnapps, 1/4 oz lime juice, and dash of hot sauce. In the glass, watermelon candy sweetness hits first, then lime brightens the middle and the chili heat creeps in just enough to wake everything up.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a shot glass. This is a fast 3 minutes build, so it works best when everything is measured before you start.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
This is a fast 3 minutes build, so it works best when everything is measured before you start.
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.
Make it your own
If you are tuning it for your home bar, adjust one ingredient at a time so the tequila base still reads clearly.
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