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Mexican Candy in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Mexican Candy recipe

ShakenShot glassNo ice27% ABV

The Mexican Candy is a shot, made with tequila blanco, watermelon liqueur and Tabasco, served in a shot glass.

Strength: about 27% ABV in the glass, roughly 13 g of alcohol and about 110 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Sweet watermelon, tequila and a hit of hot sauce, like the chilli-dusted candy it is named after.

Mexican Candy ingredients

Tequila blanco30 ml (1 oz)
Watermelon liqueur30 ml (1 oz)
Tabasco2 dashes

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Mexican Candy

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled shot glass.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
None
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Mexican Candy: quick answers

How strong is a Mexican Candy?
About 27% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 13 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Mexican Candy?
About 110 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Mexican Candy served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Mexican Candy have?
3 in total: tequila blanco, watermelon liqueur and Tabasco. Simple enough to make at home.

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