Cantaloupe Margarita with Mint
This Cantaloupe Margarita recipe with Mint is a fun, refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. This summer cocktail recipe comes together quickly and easily with just a few ingredients. Light with hints of mint and melon, this cantaloupe cocktail is perfect for any gathering during the warm months.
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I fell in love with margaritas at first sip… but then had some bad experiences, so I swore off margaritas.
When we moved to Texas, I decided to try my luck with margaritas again.
And real talk: I’d surpass a beer in favor of this Cantaloupe Margarita with Mint.
Why I love this recipe:
Summertime is just around the corner, and cantaloupe and mint are going to be abundant so soon! Just think of all the margaritas you can make with the summer bounty!
This Melon Margarita is a little bit sweeter than the average margarita. It’s light and frothy and refreshing, which makes it the perfect summer cocktail.
Also, it boasts just a hint of that gorgeous, light cantaloupe flavor. Combined with the mint, this cantaloupe cocktail is out-of-this-world delicious.
An added bonus, this recipe makes THREE Melon Mint Margaritas, so you can have enough to share with friends!
Other margarita recipes to try this summer: Cucumber Margarita | Avocado Margarita | Pineapple Margarita | Frozen Strawberry Margarita | Peach Margarita
What you need to make this recipe:
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Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
Here are the simple ingredients that you need to get:
- Cantaloupe — ripe melon is what we need to make these margaritas a dream! Your cantaloupe should smell sweet and feel heavy. Slice it open, remove the seeds and dice it before adding it to the blender.
- Orange liqueur — Cointreau is my go-to for margaritas, but triple sec and Grand Marnier also work!
- Silver tequila — a 100% blue agave brand, please and thank you.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice — you can purchase the squeezed kind from the refrigerated section at the grocery store. It’s with the pre-chopped fruit and is worth the splurge. However, you can purchase limes and squeeze ‘em yourself. The juice being fresh is super important, and the shelf-stable bottles of lime juice will not do.
- Agave nectar — this is our sweetener for the margaritas, and it adds a nice earthy sweetness.
- Fresh mint leaves — we use these fresh leaves as a garnish, as well as in the margaritas themselves. Make sure you wash them before adding them to the blender.
- Ice cubes — these are going to give the melon margarita a slushy texture!
- Garnishes — we’re going to need granulated sugar (also known as white sugar) to rim the glasses, as well as some lime wedges and mint sprigs to garnish your final margaritas.
You could transform this recipe into a Melon Margarita if you use honeydew melon in place of the cantaloupe.
How to make Melon Margaritas
Rim the glasses. Run a sliced lime around the rim of three glasses. Dip in granulated sugar, moving the glass until the rim is coated in sugar. You could also do this with coarse salt.
Combine the ingredients in the base of a blender. Add tequila, ripe cantaloupe chunks, orange liqueur, freshly lime juice, agave nectar, mint leaves and ice cubes.
Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes depending on the strength of your blender.
Pour the margaritas into the prepared glasses.
Pro tip!
I didn’t strain mine, but if you do not like the texture of juices with pulp, I recommend running this margarita through a fine mesh strainer before serving.
Garnish with a mint leave and a lime wedge. Enjoy cold!
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More Drink Recipes:
Love strawberries? Mix up a Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Agua Fresca or a Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca.
Want a different margarita? Check out these Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas and Blood Orange Margaritas.
Some Cinco de Mayo food recipes:
Start things off with an appetizer, like Pineapple Cilantro Salsa, Roasted Veggie Salsa or Carne Asada Fries.
Love tacos? Try out Seared Scallop Tacos with Spring Mango Salsa and Avocado Cream or Margarita Shrimp Tacos. We also love these Texas Fajitas.
Looking for some comfort? You can’t go wrong with Pork and Black Bean Stew or One Pot Beef Taco Soup.
If you love a pasta salad, you’ll adore this Southwestern Orzo Salad.
Finish off your meal with dessert, like this Margarita Granita, Tequila Lime Cupcakes with Margarita Buttercream or a Margarita Poke Cake.
Just want to mix up this marg? Here’s how you can make your own:
Cantaloupe Margarita with Mint
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped cantaloupe
- 1 oz. orange liqueur
- 3 oz. silver tequila
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. agave nectar
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
Garnish
- Lime
- Mint
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Instructions
- Combine the cantaloupe, orange liqueur, tequila, freshly-squeezed lime juice, agaze nectar, mint leaves and ice cubes in the base of a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Run a sliced lime over the rim of your glasses, and dip in sugar.
- Pour the margaritas into the glasses.
- Serve with a mint leaf as garnish, and enjoy cold!
Notes
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I know exactly what you mean about sweet drinks that hit you hard before you know it! I love them, but they are dangerous. These look delicious!
I feel like we’ve all got a story about drinks like this! They’re so delicious but soooo dangerous. If you give them a try, enjoy!
Oh Wow! This looks delicious! I’m all about the margarita! And what a fun mix of fruit and mint. This is a must try for me! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Elaine! These margaritas are totally delicious. If you give it a shot, I hope you enjoy it! A great way to use seasonal produce!
I love this combo!!! That looks so refreshing! I had a few early, bad tequila experiences (in high school…whoops). I couldn’t even stomach a margarita until I was maybe 25!
Thanks, Amber! The combo is pretty darn delicious! And I’m sorry that you had a few early, bad tequila experiences that made it to where you couldn’t stomach a margarita until your mid-20s! I’m glad you can enjoy one now, though!
Looks great. I never had a margarita flavor like this, thanks for the idea
Thanks, Keith! I hope you enjoy this!