Description
Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots are a bold and fun party drink combining the tropical sweetness of mango nectar with the spicy kick of TajÃn and chamoy. Perfectly balanced with silver tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, these shots deliver a vibrant flavor experience that’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Shots
- 2 ounces mango nectar or mango juice
- 1 ½ ounces silver tequila
- ½ ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ¼ teaspoon TajÃn or chamoy powder (plus more for rimming)
Rimming and Garnish
- Chamoy sauce (for rimming)
- Mango slice or spicy Mexican candy (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rims: Rim the edge of each shot glass with chamoy sauce to create a sticky surface, then dip the glass into TajÃn or chamoy powder until the edges are thoroughly coated. This adds a flavorful and spicy garnish to each shot.
- Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the mango nectar, silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec, and a pinch of TajÃn or chamoy powder. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Serve: Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared shot glasses, ensuring the rims remain coated with the chamoy and TajÃn. Garnish each shot with a small mango slice or a piece of spicy Mexican candy if desired.
- Enjoy immediately: Serve these vibrant Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots right away to enjoy their fresh and spicy flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or muddle a jalapeño slice before shaking.
- Triple sec can be swapped for any orange liqueur or omitted for a stronger tequila flavor.
- These shots also work well as mini cocktails served over ice in small glasses.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor balance.
