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    Aug 8, 2022 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Mexican Candy Shot – Sweet and Spicy

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    Looking for something a little sweet but also a little spicy? Then you definitely need to make this Mexican candy shot.

    close up of mexican candy shot with liquor bottles visible in the background

    What is a mexican candy shot?

    A Mexican candy shot is made of four ingredients: tequila, watermelon pucker, hot sauce and sugar.

    The shot is named after actual Mexican candy which comes in the form of a lollipop and is sometimes called paleta. These candies come in watermelon flavor like our shot we will be making today and is covered in chili powder. If you like the watermelon flavor, but not the spice, check out the starfucker shot.

    These Mexican candies do also come in other flavors other than watermelon. So, if you wanted to make other flavor variations of this Mexican candy shot you could replace the watermelon pucker with other fruit flavored schnapps or fruit juices.

    Not only is this shot super easy to make it is also a bright reddish pink color which is very festive! It is the perfect shot for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to drink with any type of Mexican food, or any other fun get togethers and parties.

    If you like this sweet and easy to make sure you may also like the chocolate cake shot, or the lemon drop shot.

    How to make this drink:

    This shot is super easy to make with four ingredients and an easy sugared rim.

    close up of mexican candy shot with liquor bottles visible in the background

    Equipment:

    • cocktail shaker
    • Hawthorne strainer
    • Shot glasses
    • jigger
    • Saucer

    Ingredients:

    • 1 oz watermelon pucker (can substitute other fruit schnapps or fruit juices to make your shot a different fruit flavor)
    • ½ oz tequila
    • 2-3 dashes of hot sauce to taste
    • Sugar
    close up of mexican candy shot with liquor bottles visible in the background

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Before you get started you will first want to ensure that you have gathered all of your equipment and ingredients together.

    Additionally, make sure that you have filled your cocktail shaker about ¾ of the way up with ice.

    Step two

    The first thing you’ll want to do after you’ve gathered your equipment and ingredients is to get your shot glass rimmed.

    Rimming your shot glass with sugar is pretty simple. First, pour a thin layer of sugar on a saucer.

    Next, in order to ensure the sugar sticks on your shot glass you want to wet the rim of your shot glass. This can be done either by rubbing an ice cube, a little water, or even a lime wedge around the rim of your shot glass.

    Once the rim of your shot glass has been wet, you will put the rim face down into the sugar and rock back and forth until it is thoroughly coated in sugar.

    Step three

    Next, we will be combining our ingredients. Using your jigger, measure 1 oz of watermelon pucker and pour it over the ice into your cocktail shaker.

    Step four

    Next, measure ½ oz of tequila also with your jigger, and pour that into the cocktail shaker as well.

    Step Five

    Then, you will add 2 to 3 dashes of hot sauce into your cocktail shaker. We like tapatio but any of your favorite hot sauces will do.

    Step six

    Place the top of your cocktail shaker on and shake for several seconds until the outside of your cocktail shaker is thoroughly cold.

    Step seven

    Remove the top of your cocktail shaker and place your Hawthorne strainer over the top of the shaker.

    Pour your liquid from your cocktail shaker into your shot glass.

    You are now ready to enjoy!

    close up of mexican candy shot with liquor bottles visible in the background

    Recipe

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    Mexican Candy Shot

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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • shot glass
    • Hawthorne strainer
    • cocktail shaker
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 oz watermelon pucker (can substitute other fruit schnapps or fruit juices to make your shot a different fruit flavor)
    • ½ oz Tequila
    • a few dashes of hot sauce (what is your favorite kind)
    • Sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Start by filling your cocktail shaker with ice
    • Pour a thin layer of sugar onto a saucer
    • Wet your shot glass rim by rubbing an ice cube or wet paper towel on it
    • Place your shot glass upside down, rim first, into the sugar to get the rim fully coated
    • Add 1 oz of watermelon pucker, measured via jigger, to your cocktail shaker
    • Add ½ oz of tequila, measured via jigger, to your cocktail shaker
    • Add a few dashes of hot sauce to cocktail shaker
    • Mix ingredients well by adding top to shaker and shaking.
    • Remove top and replace it with Hawthorne strainer.
    • Pour drink from shaker into shot glass and enjoy!
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