Mexican Candy Shot Watermelon (Print-Friendly Format)

Sweet, tangy shot with watermelon, tequila, hot sauce, and Tajin, perfect for festive gatherings and celebrations.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Rim Garnish

01 - 15 ml lime juice or water, for moistening glass rim
02 - 5 g chili lime seasoning (Tajin), for rimming

→ Shot

03 - 30 ml tequila
04 - 15 ml watermelon schnapps
05 - 2 dashes hot sauce
06 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Watermelon wedge or lime wedge

# How to Make It:

01 - Dip the rim of a shot glass in lime juice or water to moisten.
02 - Press the moistened rim into a plate covered with chili lime seasoning to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add tequila, watermelon schnapps, and hot sauce.
04 - Shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds to chill and mix.
05 - Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glass. Garnish with a watermelon or lime wedge if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a sweeter variation, substitute chili lime seasoning on the rim with white sugar.
02 - Replace watermelon schnapps with an equal measure of watermelon, strawberry, guava, or raspberry juice for an alcohol-free option.
03 - Alternative schnapps flavors such as strawberry or mango can be used to change the profile.
04 - To serve as a cocktail instead of a shot, multiply the ingredients and pour over ice in a larger glass.

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