Mexican candy shot recipe is a fun and delicious recipe that is so simple to make that even kids will love making it. This recipe requires only two ingredients which are watermelon and tequila. So, you can imagine how easy it is to make this recipe.
The Mexican candy shot recipe is very popular among the people who love drinking tequila but want some more flavor in their drink. There are many ways in which you can prepare this drink but the easiest way of making it would be by using a melon baller to scoop out watermelon balls.
In order to make this drink, you will need:
- 1 cup of watermelon balls
- 2 ounces of tequila
The first thing that you need to do is take the scooped watermelon balls and blend them in a blender along with ice cubes for about fifty seconds or so until everything becomes smooth and creamy. After blending the watermelon balls, strain them through a fine strainer so as to remove any seeds or pulp from the mixture.
Next step is adding tequila into the mixture and stir well for about sixty seconds or so until everything becomes well combined together. Now, transfer this mixture into your shot glasses or martini glasses and serve chilled with ice cubes on top.
Mexican Candy Shot With Watermelon and Mint Leaves
Mexican candy shot recipe is a great drink for the hot summer days, when you need something cold and refreshing.
This recipe is so easy to make and the ingredients are very cheap. The Mexican candy shot is made of watermelon and mint leaves.
The mint leaves should be crushed and then placed in the watermelon juice. If you have a juicer, you can use it to make the Mexican candy shot. If not, you can crush the mint leaves with a mortar and pestle or grind them in a blender.
Ingredients for Mexican Candy Shot Recipe:
2 cups of watermelon juice (be sure to use fresh watermelon juice)
1 cup of fresh mint leaves (crushed) OR 1/4 cup of dried mint leaves (crushed) OR 2 tablespoons of ground dried mint (optional)
1/2 cup of sugar syrup (can be found at any grocery store) – this is optional but recommended!
1/2 cup of white rum (optional)
Directions for Mexican Candy Shot Recipe:
In a blender, add the crushed mint leaves. Blend until they are powdered. Pour the crushed mint leaves in a bowl and add the sugar syrup.
Mix well and then strain it through a strainer. Add to the blender with watermelon juice, white rum, and sugar syrup. Mix well and pour into shot glasses or mason jars.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving so that they are cold!
