Mexican Candy Shot

This sweet and spicy Mexican candy shot is inspired by traditional tangy candy sprinkled with chilies. These simple shots are made with sour watermelon liqueur and tequila with a splash of hot sauce, served in a shot glass rimmed with chili lime seasoning.

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3 mexican candy shots in shot glasses rimmed with tajin.

Why we love the Mexican candy shot

I have to admit. I was skeptical about this shot at first, but it’s so good. The watermelon pairs really well with the tequila, and that hit of sour is just perfection. It might be my new favorite shot.

This tequila shot recipe is a simple 1:1 ratio (with a dash of hot sauce), so it’s really easy to make on the fly. You can even batch it out if you want to be prepared for a party in advance.

Mexican candy shots in glasses rimmed with tajin.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Equipment

Cocktail Shaker

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shot glasses

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Ingredients & substitutions

Sour watermelon liqueur – This is sometimes labeled as schnapps, but you want it to be the sour kind. We bought Watermelon Pucker.
Tequila – I like a blanco or silver tequila for this recipe, but your favorite tequila will work great.
Hot sauce – We used Tabasco chipotle. It’s a little less spicy than traditional, but it still gives the shot a kick. You can customize the spice level to suit your needs.
Chili lime seasoning – Tajin is what I used, but you can use any brand you have on hand.

A paleta shot in a glass rimmed with tajin.

How to make this mexican candy shot recipe

Rim your glasses. Swipe the rim of each shot glass with a lime wedge. Then, dip the glass into some chili lime seasoning to coat. Set the glasses aside.

Mix the shots. Combine tequila, watermelon liqueur and hot sauce in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Cover and shake until the shots are nice and cold.

Strain into your prepared shot glasses and serve. No need for a lime wedge. These shots are already sour enough, and you’ll love them.

Overhead photo of spicy watermelon shots in shot glasses.

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Mexican Candy Shot

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

2 shots

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Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces tequila
1 1/2 ounces sour watermelon liqueur
2 – 4 dashes of hot sauce
For garnish: lime wedge, chili lime seasoning, such as Tajin

Instructions

Swipe the rim of each shot glass with a lime wedge and dip it into the chili seasoning to coat. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila and watermelon liqueur. Cover and shake until cold.
Strain into prepared shot glasses and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 115kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 0.03g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 28mg (1%), Potassium: 8mg, Fiber: 0.01g, Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 0.3mg, Iron: 0.02mg