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Melon Margarita Recipe
These Melon Margaritas are refreshing drinks made with fresh cantaloupe or honeydew, a splash of lime, a little liqueur, and just a touch of cherry juice for color and sweetness. I love blending up a big batch for birthdays, summer gatherings, or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped ripe melon chilled - Cantaloupe or Honeydew
- 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 coarse salt
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
- What really makes this recipe amazing is starting with cold melon. I remember the first time I made it, I used melon straight from the counter and it just didn’t taste as good. I had to add a lot of ice to cool it down, and that made the flavor too watery. So now I always chill the melon first so the drink comes out nice and smooth without needing extra ice.
- I like to taste the melon before blending. If it’s not sweet enough, I’ll add a little extra agave at the end to balance it out.
- When I’m making a batch for a party, I blend the melon ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. That way, I can throw everything together quickly when it’s time to serve.
- If I don’t have a cocktail shaker, I just use a mason jar with a tight lid. It works just fine and saves me from more dishes.
- This recipe makes two glasses, but I just double or triple it when I have more people over. It’s easy to scale up for a crowd.
- If I’m bringing drinks to a party, I pour them into a jar with a tight lid and pack it in a cooler or thermos. Just a reminder, never drink and drive.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
7043mg
(293%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cocktails
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.