Watermelon Mexican Candy Shot
his Mexican Candy Shot recipe is a drink flavored with watermelon pucker and tequila. Adding in a dash of hot sauce and a chili lime salt coated rim, will surely delight your taste buds. Make this spicy, watermelon paleta shot for a Cinco De Mayo fiesta or any time of the year.
Equipment
- Shot Glass
- Jigger or Measuring Cup
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz Watermelon Pucker
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1/4 oz Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero
- Tajin for garnish rim
Instructions
- Take a lime wedge and wipe along the rim of your shot glasses and rim with chili lime salt for garnish.
- Add all your ingredients into a shaker tin and fill with ice, shake for 15-20 seconds to make sure everything is mixed enough.
- Strain into your shot glass and enjoy! You can also add a lime wedge to your rimmed glass for something to bite on after taking your shot.
Notes
Pro Tips: If you want your shot to be a little sweeter, you can always add in a splash of simple syrup.
There are hundreds of different types of hot sauce out there, so feel free to experiment with different flavor profiles!
If you don't want your drink to be too spicy, simply omit the hot sauce or use less than what is called for in the recipe. You can always add more, but you can't take it away!
