Mexican Sweet Shot – A Lovely Mess

The Mexican Sweet Shot (generally referred to as Paleta Shot) is made with tequila and watermelon pucker. In case your favourite cocktail is a margarita, you’ll love this recipe! On this publish, I’ll educate you to make this scrumptious shot on your subsequent celebration.

This shot is powerful and just a little bit fruity. You need to use Tajín or Chamoy to create a spicy rim on your shot. The pink colour comes from the watermelon pucker. This shot is known as after Mexican lollipop sweet that’s watermelon flavored and coated in chili powder. I believe you’ll find it irresistible.

Associated: Inexperienced Tea Shot, Lemon Drop Shot, Chocolate Cake Shot, Primary Jello Photographs, Oatmeal Cookie Shot.

Substances in Mexican Sweet Shot

• Tequila – The primary ingredient.
• Watermelon Pucker – Or Watermelon Schnapps.
• Scorching Sauce – Optionally, you possibly can add a splash or two of sizzling sauce to your shot for a spicier edge.
• Lime Juice – For rim.
• Tajín – Good for rimming your shot glass with.

Additionally, you will want shot glasses. I get pleasure from gathering fancy shot glasses. I additionally love this stunning set and this primary set is what I used on this publish. In case you want a cocktail shaker, my favourite is that this one.

Finest Tequila to Use

You’ll want to use a silver tequila. For a shot recipe, it’s not vital to make use of a elaborate or costly model, so use what you could have readily available. You can even swap tequila out for Mezcal should you choose a smokier taste.

Finest Scorching Sauce to Use

I selected Cholula sizzling sauce as a result of it’s a basic and simple to seek out. One other nice alternative is Tapatio. Be happy to experiment with totally different sizzling sauces on this recipe if you wish to flip up the spice issue. I extremely suggest beginning a sizzling sauce assortment should you haven’t already.

Instructions

This recipe is for one shot, so double or triple for the variety of pictures you’re making.

Put together your shot glasses by rimming the surface of every glass with lime juice and Tajín.

In a cocktail shaker, mix tequila and watermelon pucker with sizzling sauce and ice. Shake for 15 seconds.

Pour into shot glasses. Serve instantly.

Ideas for Making

• This shot is powerful and never candy in any respect. If you wish to create a sweeter model, I like to recommend including half an oz of straightforward syrup to this recipe. This can remind you extra of a watermelon margarita.
• In case you don’t have Tajín out there, you should utilize chili powder for the rim or a combination of salt and chili pepper. You could possibly additionally do a sugared rim if you wish to lean right into a sweeter model.
• Garnish concepts: Lime, watermelon, edible flower or a paleta lollipop.

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