Description
These Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots are a bold and fun party drink that combines the sweet tang of mango with the spicy kick of Tajín or chamoy powder. Perfect for gatherings or fiestas, these shots are sure to be a hit with your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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 Tajín or chamoy powder (plus more for rimming)
- chamoy sauce (for rimming)
- mango slice or candy (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rim the Shot Glasses: Rim the edge of each shot glass with chamoy sauce, then dip into Tajín or chamoy powder to coat.
- Prepare the Drink: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine mango nectar, silver tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and a pinch of Tajín or chamoy powder. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain the mixture into prepared shot glasses. Garnish with a small mango slice or a piece of spicy Mexican candy, if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or muddle a jalapeño slice before shaking.
- You can swap triple sec for orange liqueur or omit it for a stronger tequila flavor.
- These shots are also great served as mini cocktails over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
