How to Use Mexican Candy in Recipes

Mexican candy isn’t just for snacking—it can be used in fun and creative recipes! Try these delicious and unique ways to enjoy your favorite treats.

 

1. Chamoy Rim Paste for Drinks & Snacks 🍹🌶️

A chamoy rim paste adds a sweet, tangy, and spicy kick to drinks and snacks.

✔ Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Pelon Pelo Rico or Lucas Gusano Chamoy

• 1 tablespoon Tajín powder

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

✔ Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

2. Dip the rim of your glass into the paste, then coat with extra Tajín.

3. Use for margaritas, micheladas, aguas frescas, or even fresh fruit!

2. Pulparindo Popsicles 🍭❄️

A refreshing summer treat with a tangy tamarind kick!

✔ Ingredients:

• 2 Pulparindo bars (any flavor)

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

✔ Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours.

3. Enjoy a refreshing, tangy-spicy popsicle!

3. Mazapan Milkshake 🥤🥜

A creamy, nutty milkshake using the famous De La Rosa Mazapan.

✔ Ingredients:

• 2 Mazapan candies

• 1 cup milk

• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

• 1 teaspoon honey

• Whipped cream (optional)

✔ Instructions:

1. Blend Mazapan, milk, ice cream, and honey until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.

3. Garnish with crushed Mazapan for extra flavor!

4. Tamarind Margaritas 🍹🔥

Take your margaritas to the next level with tamarind-flavored Mexican candy!

✔ Ingredients:

• 1 oz Lucas Gusano Tamarindo syrup

• 2 oz tequila

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1 oz orange liqueur

• Tajín & Chamoy for rim

✔ Instructions:

1. Rim the glass with chamoy and Tajín.

2. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.

3. Garnish with a tamarind candy straw!

Try It Yourself! 🎉

Mexican candy isn’t just for eating—it can be used in delicious drinks, desserts, and snacks! Try these recipes and discover a whole new way to enjoy your favorite treats.