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 delicious 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 just 5 ingredients.
- The recipe makes two margaritas, but it's easy 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, I use a light agave nectar. This ingredient is really 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.
If you don't have a cantaloupe, you can substitute a honeydew melon, mango, or even papaya.
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!
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Melon Cocktail
Equipment
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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.
Priya Srinivasan says
Aww so refreshing! Wish i could make myself one now! Looks amazing!