Looking for a unique Cantaloupe recipe? This is a perfect summer cocktail drink. The cantaloupe margarita is easily the BEST margarita Recipe ever.
These frozen cantaloupe margaritas have changed my view on cantaloupes completely.
Until now, all my cantaloupe recipes were either included in dessert recipes or in snack recipes. They have so much nutrition value that I never thought of putting them in a drink recipe.
The closest I got was to use it in my spinach smoothie but I changed my mind at the last minute.
Over the weekend, I was cleaning my fridge and found that there was a huge cantaloupe hiding in the corner. The funny thing is that I have no memory of purchasing it.
The only way it would have gotten into my fridge was if the refrigerator gnomes stocked my fridge.
What other explanation can there be, right?
😉
With that mystery solved, there came a small problem. This cantaloupe was the perfect stage of ripeness. It wouldn’t be at this optimum deliciousness for more than a day.
So, what is the fastest way to use up a fresh cantaloupe? Have a couple of my friends over and make cantaloupe margaritas for a girls night in!
Any frozen margarita recipe is always well received, but, this one was particularly well liked. Not only was it an easy margarita recipe to make, it was also very unique. It felt like we were celebrating in the islands somewhere exotic.
Check out my Arugula salad recipe where I use these cantaloupe and other melons. You won’t believe how delicious they taste!
If you like this drink recipe, then you will like my Pink Martini and my Blackberry Martini and Raspberry Mojito.
What is your favorite cantaloupe drink?
How To Make A Cantaloupe Margarita
Cantaloupe Margarita (Frozen)
Ingredients
To Make your own Margarita Mix
- 4 oz lime juice
- 4 oz water
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the Margarita
- 3 Cups cantaloupe cubed and de-seeded
- 1 Cup ice cubes
- 6 oz Tequila about 3/4 cup
- 1/2 Cup orange liqueur
- 2 Tbsp grand marnier optional
- salt For the rim of the glass
- 1/4 cup water cold
Instructions
- In a blender, add water, cantaloupe and Grand Marnier
- Pulse it until it is completely fine
- Use a nylon mesh to strain the cantaloupe.
- Keep the pulp for use in soups, etc
- Take the strained liquid and place it in the blender
- Add the remaining ingredients and set it to pulse
- Crush until all the ingredients have blended completely
- Serve immediately in the salted-rimmed glasses with lemon wedges as garnish
If you don’t have a “NYLON” mesh strainer… what can I use instead. I’m out of cheesecloth as well but have 5 cantaloupes. !! I tried a stainless mesh strainer but did not work. I finally found a tea filter but it was not great. Can you use past towels? I’m a pinch. Thanks Help!
JB
Hello Jaime, You could try an old T-Shirt. I have strained beets in an old T-Shirt and it worked. Of course, I now only use that T-Shirt to strain food items and don’t wear it anymore! :). You can try a plastic mesh strainer. It might not give the best results, but works in a pinch.
Oh my goodness!! That cocktail is calling my name! So beautiful and luscious sounding!!
Thank you, Karen
Sign me up for one or two of these frozen cocktails right now Rini! Pinned and shared!
Thank you, Joanne. I have a frozen Cantaloupe Margarita waiting for you right now. 🙂
Dear Rini, what a beautiful and refreshing summer cocktail. I love the idea of using cantaloupe in a drink. A smoothie would be delish as well. You’ve inspired me with this one! xo, Catherine
Thank you, Catherine. Smoothie sounds so good too.
I am into margaritas this summer and must try this!
Thank you, Patty. I think you will like this Margarita recipe.
So glad you found this treat in your fridge! What a fun and delicious drink! Love it (and cantaloupe)!
Thank you, Patricia. I do love the refrigerator gnomes
that is so refreshing and delicious!!! I love cantaloup and what perfect way to use it!
Thank you, Nic.
What a wonderful idea, Rini! Your Cantaloupe Margarita looks so delicious. Cantaloupe is one of my favourite melons and I’d love it served like this!
Thank you, April. I love Cantaloupe too.
This is going to sound so masculine but I love cocktails but never had one with cantaloupe in it- This looks dangerous…..
Thank you, Arman. I guess it is ok to live dangerously once in a while. 😉
I love cantaloupe margaritas! I make a fresh one that’s delicious. I need to try it frozen!
Thank you, Lauren. The Frozen margarita was so much better.
I love cantaloupe! These Margaritas sound magnificent!
Thank you, Christin.
Dear Rini, these margaritas look beautiful. I love the idea of the cantaloupe. So fresh and satisfying…cheers! xo, Catherine
Thank you, Catherine.