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Home » Recipes » Meal Types » Drinks » Cocktails » Mexican Candy Margarita

March 8, 2021 · Updated April 13, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Mexican Candy Margarita

Cocktails· Drinks

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Inspired by sweet and sour Mexican Candy, this Tamarind Margarita recipe is a fiesta of flavor! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any time you want to try something especial!

tamarind margarita on the rocks garnished with lime wheels and Mexican lollipops

Tamarindo Margarita

This tamarind margarita is inspired by the sweet and sour Mexican candy that my husband loves so much. You can find this candy in many grocery stores here in Texas (and likely in most of the US too!)

The tangy flavors of tamarind pair amazingly well with smoky tequila to make a unique margarita, which is my favorite grown-up drink.

My husband’s favorite candy and my favorite drink…it’s a perfect match!

Whether it’s for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or just a relaxing night any day of the week, this special Mexican Candy Margarita is sure to please!

Related: Check out our collection of 30+ unique margarita recipes for more inspiration!

What is Tamarindo?

Tamarindo, or “Agua de Tamarindo”, is a sweet and tangy drink popular in Mexico that is made with tamarind, sugar, and water.

Tamarind itself is fairly sour, but mixing with sugar and water softens the flavors and makes a smooth and refreshing beverage. It is one of my husband’s favorites!

When I lived in Mexico, our family served homemade “aguas” every day. Agua de piña was my favorite, but we also had aqua de limon, and of course — tamarindo!

For this recipe we used store-bought tamarind juice to save time. You can use either homemade or store-bought. It’s totally up to you!

What You Need to Make Mexican Candy Margaritas

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  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 2 oz sweet & sour mix
  • 1 oz tamarind drink — Tamarind juice or nectar should be available in the Latin or International aisle at most grocery stores
  • 1 Tablespoon Tajín Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar

For Garnish:

  • Tamarind Lollipops
  • Lime wedges

Makes one serving; multiply the amounts above by 4 to make a pitcher.

Bartender’s Tools Used

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Cocktail glass or champagne coupe

What is Tajín?

Tajín is a seasoning mix comprised of chili pepper, salt, and lime. It gives a little kick and balances out the sweetness of the margaritas!

My husband loves to sprinkle tajín on fruit and raw veggies too!

tamarind margarita garnished with lime wheels and Mexican lollipops

How to Make Tamarind Margarita on the Rocks

Pour out your Tajin and sugar onto a plate and mix to combine.

Lightly wet the rim of your margarita glass, and dip it in your Tajin mixture to coat the rim thoroughly. I like to run a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Dipping the rim in simple syrup also works very well.

dipping a margarita glass rim in sugar and tanjin

Pour the tequila, sweet & sour mix, and tamarind drink to your cocktail shaker with a handful of ice.

pouring margarita mix into a cocktail shaker

Shake vigorously for about 5 seconds — just enough to mix and chill the drink. Shaking too long can water it down!

Strain into your margarita glass, and enjoy!

tamarind margarita garnished with lime wheels and Mexican lollipops, bottle of tequila in background

This recipe is intended for 21+; please enjoy responsibly!

To Make a Pitcher:

  • Multiply the ingredient amounts by 4 and add to a drink pitcher (without ice).
  • Use a large wooden spoon to stir until everything is well mixed.
  • Pour into cocktail glasses filled with ice.

When making a pitcher, I don’t add ice until serving. This prevents the margaritas from getting watered down.

Can You Make it Frozen?

Sure! If you love frozen margaritas, simply add ingredients to blender with a cup of ice. Adjust the amount of ice until you have the consistency you like.

You can also freeze cubes of tamarind juice and/or sweet and sour and use those instead of ice for more robust flavor.

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Tamarind Margarita (Mexican Candy Margaritas)

Inspired by sweet and sour Mexican Candy, this Tamarind Margarita recipe is a fiesta of flavor! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any time you want to try something especial!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican, mexican candy, mexican candy margarita
Servings: 1 Margarita
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Tequila
  • 2 oz Sweet & Sour Drink Mix
  • 1 oz Tamarind Drink already mixed
  • 1 Tbsp Tajin Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Run a lime wedge along the rim of your margarita glass
  • Pour out your Tajin and sugar onto a plate and mix to combine. Dip the rim of your glass into the tajin mix.
  • Add the tequila, Sweet & Sour mix, and Tamarind Drink to your drink shaker mixer..
  • Shake well, strain into your margarita glass, and enjoy!
  • Garnish with lime and Mexican tamarind candy or lollipops.

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Notes

Intended for readers 21+ Please enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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