Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots Recipe

Introduction

These Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots are a vibrant and refreshing twist on a classic tequila shot. Combining sweet mango, tangy lime, and a spicy chile-lime seasoning, they offer a perfect balance of flavors that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Ready in just five minutes, they’re a fun and easy way to spice up your next celebration.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (coarse, such as turbinado or demerara)
• 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín Clásico Seasoning)
• 1 wedge lime (or lime juice)
• 4 ounces mango (frozen chunks, about 1 cup)
• 2 ounces mango-flavored orange juice (such as Simply Orange Juice with Mango)
• 2 ounces tequila (silver, such as Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila)
• ½ ounce agave nectar (such as Tres Agaves Organic Agave Nectar)
• 3 tablespoons chamoy (such as Tajín Chamoy Mild Sauce)
• Mango wedges (sweetened and dried, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Step 1: On a shallow plate, mix together the granulated sugar and chile-lime seasoning.
2. Step 2: Dip the rim of each shot glass into lime juice or swipe a lime wedge around the rim. Then dip the dampened rim into the sugar and chile-lime mixture, coating it evenly.
3. Step 3: In a blender or with a handheld immersion blender, combine frozen mango chunks, mango-flavored orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
4. Step 4: Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of chamoy along the inside of each prepared shot glass.
5. Step 5: Immediately fill the shot glasses with the mango mixture.
6. Step 6: For garnish, run a lime wedge along a piece of sweetened, dried mango, dip it into chile-lime seasoning, and place it on the rim of the shot glass.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh mango if available for a brighter flavor, adjusting the juice amount for consistency.
• Adjust the level of chile-lime seasoning on the rim to suit your spice preference.
• Substitute the chamoy with a drizzle of hot sauce for a different spicy kick.

Storage

These shots are best enjoyed fresh but you can store the mango mixture in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving as separation may occur. Prepare the rims and garnish just before serving to keep them fresh.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe without alcohol?

Yes, simply omit the tequila and add extra mango juice or orange juice for a delicious non-alcoholic version that still captures the vibrant flavors.

What kind of chamoy should I use?

Using a mild chamoy sauce like Tajín Chamoy Mild offers a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the mango and spices without overpowering the shot. Feel free to try other varieties based on your taste preference.

Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots Recipe

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These Chile Mango Mexican Candy Shots are a refreshing, sweet, and tangy beverage featuring frozen mango, mango-flavored orange juice, and tequila, rimmed with a spicy chile-lime sugar blend and accented with chamoy and a zesty lime wedge garnish. Perfect for a quick and vibrant Mexican-inspired shot, they deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures in just minutes.

• Author: Ella
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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Rim and Garnish

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (coarse, such as turbinado or demerara)
• 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín Clásico Seasoning)
• 1 wedge lime (or lime juice)
• Mango wedges (sweetened and dried)

Shot Mixture

• 4 ounces frozen mango chunks (about 1 cup)
• 2 ounces mango-flavored orange juice (such as Simply Orange Juice with Mango)
• 2 ounces tequila (silver, such as Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila)
• ½ ounce agave nectar (such as Tres Agaves Organic Agave Nectar)
• 3 tablespoons chamoy (such as Tajín Chamoy Mild Sauce)

Instructions

1. Make the Tajín-Sugar Rim: On a shallow plate, combine the granulated sugar and chile-lime seasoning thoroughly. This mixture will be used to rim the shot glasses for a spicy-sweet flavor contrast.
2. Prepare the Glass Rims: Dip the rim of each shot glass into lime juice or swipe a lime wedge around the rim to moisten it. Then, immediately dip the dampened rim into the prepared chile-lime sugar mixture, making sure the entire rim is evenly coated.
3. Blend the Shot Mixture: In a blender or with a handheld immersion blender, combine the frozen mango chunks, mango-flavored orange juice, tequila, and agave nectar. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well incorporated.
4. Assemble the Shots: Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of chamoy along the inside of each prepared shot glass. Fill the glass immediately with the blended mango mixture to showcase the vibrant flavors.
5. Garnish: For a finishing touch, run a lime wedge along a piece of sweetened, dried mango, dip it into the chile-lime seasoning, and place it on the edge of the shot glass as an edible garnish.

Notes

• Use silver tequila for the best flavor balance, but blanco tequila is also suitable.
• If mango-flavored orange juice is unavailable, substitute with regular orange juice and add a little extra mango puree or syrup.
• Chamoy adds a unique sweet, salty, and spicy flavor, but can be adjusted according to your heat preference.
• To keep shots chilled, prepare the mango mixture ahead and chill it in the refrigerator before blending.
• For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and add extra mango juice or sparkling water.

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