5 from 21 votes
Melon Margarita Recipe
Melon Margarita blends chilled cantaloupe or honeydew melon with tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, maraschino cherry juice, agave nectar, and sugar to create a refreshing, fruit-forward cocktail. The mixture balances sweetness and citrus brightness, served over ice in glasses rimmed with a sugar and salt mix. Its mellow melon flavor and smooth texture suit warm weather or festive occasions.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
cocktails
Calories:
386 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups melon chilled - Cantaloupe or Honeydew, chopped, ripe
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt coarse
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend the melon until it is smooth. Strain half of the blended mixture through a sieve to remove the pulp, and have melon juice, leaving the other half as is.
- In a cocktail shaker add the melon puree, melon juice, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, cherry juice, and agave. Shake vigorously.
- In a small dish, mix together the sugar and salt. Run a slice of lime around the rim of two glasses and dip the rim of the glasses into the sugar/salt mixture.
- Fill both glasses with ice. Pour cantaloupe margarita into the glasses. Serve immediately garnished with lime and maraschino cherries.
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Notes
- Use chilled melon to keep the drink smooth and flavorful without needing excessive ice.
- Taste melon before blending; add more agave syrup if additional sweetness is needed.
- Prepare melon puree in advance and refrigerate to save time when serving a crowd.
- A mason jar with a tight lid can substitute for a cocktail shaker for mixing ingredients.
- The recipe yields two servings; multiply quantities to make larger batches for parties.
- Transport pre-mixed cocktails in sealed containers packed in coolers if bringing to gatherings.
- Always drink responsibly and never consume alcohol when driving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
7043mg
(293%)
Potassium
869mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7043mg | 293% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.