Paleta Shot Recipe: Easy & Fast

Paleta is a Spanish word meaning “sweet,” and shot means in American English “a small drink of alcohol.” Paleta shot recipe is a small portion of sweet alcohol from Mexico. It is an alcoholic beverage made with fruit flavorings such as strawberry, grape, orange and lime. Several paleta flavors are depending on the region you are in. Paleta can also be homemade at home.

What is a Paleta Shot?

A paleta shot is a popular Mexican ice pop that’s made with fruit and sugar syrup, then frozen and served on a stick. It’s also sometimes called a popsicle or ice pop. The shots are popular in Mexico and in areas with large Mexican populations, like the United States.

The shots may be made with fresh fruit or with fruit cooked into a jam or jelly. The most common flavors of the shots are watermelon, mango, lime and strawberry. More exotic flavors include avocado, tamarind (a sweet-and-sour fruit), blackberry and raspberry.

What is a paleta shot made of?

Please check the recipe card at the end of the post for precise measurements

The paleta shot ingredients are;

1. Lime

Lime is typically added to water, sugar, and alcohol to create this sweet, tart beverage.

Lime juice has been used for centuries as an ingredient in foods and beverages like guacamole, salsa verde, and key lime pie. It’s also often used in drinks like margaritas and mojitos.

In addition to its taste and texture, lime juice is also high in vitamin C and citric acid.

This recipe often call for lime juice because it adds a tart flavor that balances out the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Schnapps

Schnapps is a distilled alcoholic beverage. It is made from fruit, and it can be used in making shot recipe. The reason why people use Schnapps in making this shot is that it gives the shot a more fruity taste.

There are many types of Schnapps available on the market today, such as cherry Schnapps, peach Schnapps, raspberry Schnapps and so on. These types of Schnapps are very popular among people who like to drink alcohol because they have a sweet taste similar to that of wine or beer but with less alcohol content compared to spirits like whiskey or vodka, which contain much less sugar than most soft drinks do!

Tequila

Tequila is one of the primary ingredients in making this shots. Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, which is native to Mexico. This shots are often served on Cinco de Mayo and other Mexican holidays and celebrations.

The tequila in this shots can be used as a sweetener or as a mixer with fruit juices or soda.

Hot sauce

Hot sauce is used to add flavor and spice to this shot recipe. It can be added to any type of shot, but it is especially good with tequila shots. The hot sauce helps with the burn that many people feel when they drink tequila. The burn usually comes from the alcohol, which makes it difficult for some people to enjoy their tequila shot. The hot sauce helps make the experience more enjoyable by adding some heat and flavor to the drink.

How to make Paleta Shots

1. Get a shot glass and dip the rim in little lime juice
2. Now, in a plate of tajin, dip the edge of the shot glass and set it aside.
3. Put ice cubes in a shaker and add tequila, hot sauce, and Schnapps. Then shake for about 11 seconds.
4. Now pour in the shot glass and add a lime wedge.

Tips

There are many ways to make this shot better. Here are some tips:

• Make sure you’re using the best ingredients. This means using fresh fruit and high-quality tequila.
• You can use any kind of tequila for this recipe, but silver is best because it has less flavor than other types of tequilas.
• The ratio of ice cream to tequila should be 4:1 or 5:1, depending on how strong you want your drink to be.

Storage

To ensure that you’re able to enjoy this shot for as long as possible, we recommend storing it in your freezer in an airtight container or bag.

We also recommend keeping the shot frozen until you’re ready to enjoy it. If you have any questions about how best to store your shot, feel free to reach out!

Health Benefits

This shot is made from natural ingredients and has many benefits for your health and well-being.

Paleta shot contains Vitamin A, C and E, as well as calcium, iron and zinc. These vitamins are essential for the functioning of our bodies and help to keep us healthy. The shot also contains antioxidants which help to fight off free radicals in the body, which can cause damage to cells and tissues.

The antioxidants contained in the shot are known to protect against cancer; however, it should not be used as a replacement for conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

The shot also contains manganese which helps with bone formation and calcium absorption into bones; potassium which helps prevent high blood pressure; magnesium which helps maintain normal blood pressure levels; vitamin B6, which aids in energy production as well as protein metabolism; vitamin A which improves vision; vitamin C which strengthens immune systems and promotes healthy skin cells while keeping them firm and elastic; riboflavin (vitamin B2) which promotes normal growth and development of tissues throughout the body; biotin (vitamin B7) which promotes healthy growth of hair.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 shot

• Calories: 90
• Total Fat: 0g (0% DV)
• Sodium: 10mg (0% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 21g (7% DV)
• Protein: 3g

Conclusion

So there you have it, my Paleta Shot recipe. It’s pretty rough, so I like to think of it as a good base for other flavors. Just know that my preferences lean towards fruity flavors, but I’m sure you’ll develop your own tastes as you try these shots out. Have fun with this drink recipe and play around with various combos to find your favorite (and let me know what it is!).