Mexican Candy Recipe

Name: The Loudoun Kitchen & Bars Mexican Candy Recipe
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbs Tajin seasoning (for rim); 1 each Lime wedge (for wetting rim); 1 each Watermelon wedge or cube (garnish); 2 oz Blanco tequila; 1 oz Watermelon Pucker (or watermelon schnapps); 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice; 0.25 oz Simple syrup (optional, if you prefer sweeter); 3 drops Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Valentina); 3 oz Sprite (or lemon-lime soda), chilled; 1 cup Ice (cubed)

Inspired by The Loudoun Kitchen & Bar

Time7m

Serves1

Tequila, Watermelon Pucker, Hot Sauce, and Sprite. Tajin Rim.

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Ingredients

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Glass + Garnish

1 tbs Tajin seasoning (for rim)

1 each Lime wedge (for wetting rim)

1 each Watermelon wedge or cube (garnish)

Cocktail

2 oz Blanco tequila

1 oz Watermelon Pucker (or watermelon schnapps)

1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

1/4 oz Simple syrup (optional, if you prefer sweeter)

3 drops Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Valentina)

3 oz Sprite (or lemon-lime soda), chilled

1 cup Ice (cubed)

Method

Glass + Garnish

Choose a short rocks glass or a tall Collins glass depending on desired size (recipe built for an 8–10 oz glass). Place the Tajin onto a small shallow dish.

Rub the lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into the Tajin to create an even, spiced rim. Set the glass aside.

Skewer the watermelon wedge or cube on a cocktail pick and set aside for garnish.

Cocktail

Build

Fill the rimmed glass with ice. Add the tequila (2 oz) and Watermelon Pucker (1 oz) directly into the glass.

Balance

Pour in the fresh lime juice (0.5 oz). If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, add the simple syrup (0.25 oz).

Heat

Add 3 drops of your chosen hot sauce. Start with 2–3 drops, taste, and add up to 5 drops if you want more heat. Stir gently with a bar spoon 6–8 times to combine.

Top

Top the mixture with chilled Sprite (3 oz). Give one gentle stir to integrate the soda without flattening it.

Garnish & Serve

Finish by placing the watermelon skewer on the rim or into the drink. Serve immediately with a straw and a small spoon for the garnish.

Tasting note: The Tajin rim adds citrusy-spicy contrast to the sweet watermelon and fizzy Sprite while the hot sauce gives a subtle savory heat that complements the tequila.