This Cantaloupe Margarita Recipe is the ultimate refresher for a summer party! This margarita packs a lot of flavor and sweetness, thanks to the melon simple syrup. A blender or food processor is all you need to make this easy boozy slushie.
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Ingredients you’ll need
For the Margarita
Cantaloupe
Silver tequila
Cointreau
Lime juice
Ice
Mint, for garnish
The melon simple syrup
Cantaloupe, diced
Sugar or honey
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How to make Frozen Cantaloupe Margarita
For the simple syrup:
In a saucepan, combine melon cubes, sugar, and a few tablespoons of water. Heat to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, filter through a strainer, and set aside in a glass container.
For the cocktail:
In a blender, combine the tequila, Cointreau, melon cubes, and lime juice, add ice, and blend. Pour the frozen Margarita into chilled glasses and garnish with mint and the simple melon syrup.
Frozen Cantaloupe Margarita
by eatwell101
Yield: 3 - 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
This Frozen Cantaloupe Margarita is the ultimate refresher for a summer party!
Ingredients
- For the Margarita
- 2 cups fresh cantaloupe, diced
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups ice, preferably crushed
- Fresh mint, for garnish
- The melon simple syrup
- 1 cup fresh cantaloupe, diced
- 3 teaspoons sugar or honey
Instructions
- For the simple syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine melon cubes, sugar and a few tablespoons of water. Heat to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the melon is completely softened and candied, and the juice has a syrupy texture. Filter through a strainer and set aside in a glass container.
- For the cocktail:
- In a blender, combine the tequila, Cointreau, melon cubes and lime juice. Add ice and blend, starting on the lowest setting and increasing to the highest setting. Add more ice if you desire a thicker consistency. Pour the frozen Margarita into chilled glasses and garnish with mint and the simple melon syrup.
Recipe Notes
- If you can, use crushed ice. Your Margarita will blend easier and make a smoother slushie.
- Take the time to pre-chill your spirits and juice, so that the ice remains cold and doesn't quickly dilute the drink when you mix it.
- If you prefer a less boozy version, simply add more ice and a bigger splash of simple melon syrup.
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