Mexican Candy Shot
A festive and vibrant shot that combines the refreshing taste of watermelon, zingy lime, and a hint of sweetness, rimmed with chili powder and garnished with candy.
Ingredients
For the Shot
- 1 oz tequila Use blanco tequila for a clean flavor.
- 1 oz watermelon juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
- 1 oz lime juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
- 1/2 oz agave syrup Adjust amount to taste for sweetness.
- to taste chili powder For rimming the shot glasses.
- to taste candy Such as tamarind or sour belts for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rim the shot glasses with chili powder by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of chili powder.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of watermelon juice, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1/2 ounce of agave syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into the chili-rimmed shot glasses.
- Garnish by attaching a piece of candy to the rim of each shot glass.
- Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
For an extra refreshing drink, chill your shot glasses before serving. You can also experiment with different tequila brands for varied flavors.