Frozen Cantaloupe Margarita is another delightful way to enjoy a refreshing cantaloupe drink this summer. The combination of the cantaloupe's sweet taste, the tanginess of the orange liqueur and lime, and the kick of tequila makes this the perfect summer cocktail for adults.
One of the great things about making fruity margaritas is that you can use the same basic margarita ingredients, plus any fresh fruit you desire. It's simple and economical.
Many fruits are in season at this time of year. Try my watermelon juice and nectarine mojito. They are so good and refreshing too. Another good one, although it's not made of fruit, is my spicy margarita. This is a drink with a kick, featuring tequila and jalapeno.
Teenagers can enjoy a mocktail, a non-alcoholic cantaloupe drink, while kids can have popsicle made with cantaloupe and simple syrup. On a humid, sunny day, this is a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Tips to make this drink
- Instead of using ice cubes, I have frozen and refrigerated cantaloupe cubes. Drinks are richer and tastier and not watered down.
- Cantaloupe can get thick when blended, so it is best to add some cold lemon lime drink with it. Frozen limeade can be used too.
- Also, if you have time, chill your glasses in the fridge and don't forget to rim the glasses with salt or sugar.
- Don’t be fooled, tequila disappears in the sweetness of the cantaloupe and triple sec. Don’t keep loading up on tequila if you don’t want any hang over.
- For presentation, use a margarita glass and garnish it with slices of cantaloupe and a sprig of mint.
Variation
Aside from cantaloupe, you can use strawberries, watermelon, kiwi, berries or mangoes.
Equipment needed
- Blender - a blender needed to blend the cantaloupes.
Store leftover
If you are serving this outside, I suggest you store the leftover drink in a cooler, in a container full of ice, or in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Recipe
Frozen Cantaloupe Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 cups cantaloupe cubed, de-seeded & unfrozen
- 2 cups cantaloupe frozen
- 4 oz simple syrup or ½ cup
- ½ cup lemon lime soda
- ½ cup of Orange Liqueur or Triple Sec
- 4-6 oz Tequila
- ½ lime squeeze juice
- Salt or sugar for rim of the glass
Instructions
- Slit a slice of lime and run it around the rim of glass to wet it.
- Put salt or sugar on a plate to rim the glass. Slowly turn the glass parallel to the plate apply salt to the outside rim.
- In a blender, add frozen and unfrozen cantaloupe, simple sugar, lemon lime soda, triple sec, tequila and squeezed lime juice. If your blender has the smoothie program, press that or the equivalent function.
- Note: While blending, you can add more tequila depending on your taste or make tequila available for people who prefers a stronger drink.
- Garnish margarita glasses with cantaloupe balls, a slice of lime and cantaloupe.
- Pour cantaloupe margarita.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For non-alcoholic cantaloupe margarita, don’t add tequila and triple sec.
- Aside from cantaloupe, you can substitute strawberries, watermelon, kiwi, berries or mangoes.
- When making drinks in a blender, don't add too much tequila. Some people cannot tolerate a strong drink. Make tequila bottle available to people who prefers stronger drinks.
- Freeze cantaloupe cubes instead of ice cubes. Drinks are richer and tastier and not watered down.
- Cantaloupe can get thick when blended, so it is best to add some cold lemon lime drink with it. Frozen limeade can be used too.
- Also, if you have time, chill your glasses in the fridge and don't forget to rim the glasses with salt or sugar.
- If you are serving this outside, I suggest you store the leftover drink in a cooler, in a container full of ice, or in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for up to 2 days
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