Mexican Lollipop Drink

This Mexican lollipop drink is sweet and slightly spicy with lots of fruity flavors. The best part? You can customize it with different flavors like watermelon, strawberry or pineapple juice!

While it may seem fancy, it’s actually super-easy to make and you only need a few ingredients. The trick is to use proper ratios and combine them in a balanced way.

What Is A Mexican Lollipop Drink?

Mexican lollipop drink is a tequila and fruit juice-based cocktail with sweet and spicy flavors.

Also called Mexican candy shot, this drink gets its name from a watermelon-flavored Mexican hard candy that is dusted with chili powder. This candy is referred to as a lollipop, a Mexican-style popsicle.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Fruit Juice: If using freshly squeezed juice, you’ll need to strain it to remove the pulp. I used guava juice, but you can use watermelon or strawberry juice.
• Tequila: Tequila is a classic alcoholic choice for this recipe. Higher alcohol content will have a stronger taste.
• Sugar: You’ll need sugar to rim the edges of the shot glasses. You can also add sugar to taste to the drink if you’d prefer a sweeter drink.
• Hot Sauce: It adds a nice heat to the drink. My favorite is Tabasco sauce.
• Lime: Optional for garnish.
• Ice cubes

Tequila storage tip: It’s best to store tequila in a cool and dry area. Once you’ve opened the bottle, you should drink it within a year.

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How To Make The Perfect Mexican Lollipop Drink

• Spread out the sugar on a small plate. Then rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the shot glass.
• Immediately dip the wet edges into sugar. Set aside. 
• Add ice, tequila, fruit juice, sugar, and hot sauce to a shaking glass.
• Shake well until sugar is completely dissolved (about 10 times).
• Strain the mixture into shot glass.  Garnish with lime wedges.

Tips for Making Mexican Lollipop Drink

• Use the right ratio between tequila and the juice. I recommend starting with a 1:2 ratio for a balanced taste. You can adjust slightly based on your preference
• You may need to add more sugar if your juice is not sweet enough. Always add it gradually to avoid over-sweetening.

What Kind Of Juice Is Best For Mexican Lollipop Drink?

Traditionally watermelon juice is used to make a Mexican lollipop drink, but you can use any fruit juice like strawberry, raspberry, or guava juice. Choose one with a pink color for an authentic look.

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Mexican Lollipop Drink Recipe

This Mexican lollipop drink is sweet and slightly spicy with lots of fruity flavors. The best part? You can customize it with different flavors like watermelon, strawberry or pineapple juice!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 shots

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila
• 4 oz fruit juice (You can use watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, or Guava juice. Ideally with pink color)
• hot sauce to taste (I used Tabasco)
• sugar to taste
• ice cubes
• 1 lime cut into wedges, optional

Instructions

• Gather together all the ingredients. If using freshly squeezed juice, strain the juice first.
• Spread out sugar on a small plate.
• Rub a piece of lime slice around the rim of the shot glass and then immediately dip into sugar. Set aside.
• Add ice, tequila, fruit juice, sugar, and hot sauce to a cocktail shaker.
• Shake well until sugar is completely dissolved (about 10 times).
• Strain the mixture into shot glasses. Then garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Notes

• Use the right ratio between tequila and the juice. I recommend starting with 1:2 ratio for a balanced taste, although you can adjust to suit your preference
• You may need to add more sugar if your juice is not sweet enough. Add it gradually.