Description
These Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots are a bold and fun party drink that combines the sweetness of mango nectar with the heat of hot sauce and tequila. Rimmed with TajÃn seasoning for an extra kick, these shots are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Shot Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mango nectar or mango juice
- 1/4 cup tequila silver
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chamoy
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Valentina or TajÃn sauce)
- ice cubes
- TajÃn seasoning or chili powder for rimming
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shot Glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim of each shot glass, then dip in TajÃn or chili powder to coat.
- Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine mango nectar, tequila, lime juice, chamoy, hot sauce, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain into prepared shot glasses. Garnish with a small lime wedge or a drizzle of chamoy if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a splash of triple sec.
- You can blend with ice for a frozen candy shot.
- Adjust hot sauce to taste depending on how spicy you like it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
