Fruity cantaloupe cocktails make for a refreshing, light summer drink packed with antioxidants. Perfect for your next spring or summer party!
Summertime means an abundance of fresh fruit, and we are so here for it!
Now is the time to whip up some Strawberry Watermelon Smoothies, a batch of Key Lime Cookies, and a few Blueberry Galettes.
Melons like cantaloupe often get quieter appreciation, but we love to celebrate them in our Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad. And we love to make melon cocktails like this tasty melon margarita!
🧡 Why you'll love this melon cocktail
These cantaloupe margaritas are unexpected, luscious treats that bring bursts of bright sunshine to your table.
- The cantaloupe cocktails have the sweet flavors of the fruit and agave balanced by zesty lime.
- Using summer melon elevates these cocktails from your standard issue margaritas to something truly special and satisfying!
- They contain a cup and a quarter of cantaloupe per drink, so these are packed with antioxidants thanks to Vitamins A and C. This melon margarita also contains potassium, folate, magnesium, and more!
- You can make these with simply 5 ingredients.
- The recipe makes two margaritas, but it's simple to double or even triple the recipe.
🍈 Ingredient notes
Cantaloupe – Cantaloupe cocktails start with, of course, cantaloupe. This bright orange melon
Tequila – You can use whatever tequila you happen to have on hand. Using reposado tequila will add some smoothness to these drinks.
Agave – To add a little sweetness, We use a light agave nectar. This ingredient is truly great to have on hand for many different types of cocktails. You can also use honey or make your own simple syrup as a substitute.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
- In a blender, add cantaloupe, lime juice, tequila, and agave nectar and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into two glasses.
3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime slice
🍹 Cocktail FAQs
A ripe cantaloupe will have a light green line across it, and the stem end will have a slightly sweet smell.
What can We substitute for cantaloupe?If you don't have a cantaloupe, you can substitute a honeydew melon, mango, or even papaya.
What type of tequila should We use?You can use blanco, joven, or reposado tequila in these cantaloupe margaritas.
Serving ideas
Serve up these blended cantaloupe margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day brunch, and any al fresco fiesta you have planned this spring or summer. The garnish of mint leaves (or lime slices – your choice!) add some freshness to the drink, as well as a beautiful contrasting visual appeal.
These cantaloup cocktails especially go well when served with our Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad, Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers, and Grilled Lemon with Salmon and Herbs. They're also tasty to enjoy while cooling off with these refreshing Tropical Margarita Popsicles!
🍸 Bar tools and equipment
Ready to make this tasty cocktail recipe? Here's what you'll need:
- Blender – Use a high-powered blender to blend the fruit.
- Cocktail shaker– You'll need a classic cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients up.
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Melon Cocktail
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 margaritas
This melon margarita with cantaloupe is the ideal recipe for a refreshing summer cocktail!
Equipment
- 1 high-powered blender
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cantaloupe, chopped into small pieces
- 2 ounces tequila
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon light agave nectar
- mint leaves or lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, add cantaloupe, lime juice, tequila, and agave nectar and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime slice
Notes
Makes 2 margaritas. You can double or triple the recipe to make more. Substitutions: You can substitute honey or simple syrup for the agave nectar for a touch of sweetness.Nutrition
Calories: 174 kcal, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 0.4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g, Sodium: 61 mg, Potassium: 350 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 23 g, Vitamin A: 6779 IU, Vitamin C: 33 mg, Calcium: 22 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was first published on April 11, 2016. It was updated with new content, all new photos, updated recipe card, and more helpful cocktail making tips and republished on July 20, 2022.
