Cantaloupe Margaritas.
Summer is coming to an end, but there is still plenty of time for celebrating!
And what is more summery than melons…. and margaritas?
Combined…….. they create heaven in a glass!
We were invited to friends’ house for dinner one evening this week, and I was asked to bring wine.
Well – I love my wine (and took a bottle with us), but I thought something a little more creative was in order for our little get-together, so I decided to make a pitcher of this amazingness!
We LOVED them! (and can I admit I actually doubled the recipe provided below… which is already doubled from the original I found?)
Sooooo worth it! Even if you don’t think so the next morning! <wink>
Create this beautiful sunshine in a glass before summer is over. You will be the hit of the party!
Cantaloupe Margaritas*
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium cantaloupe, seeded, skin removed, and cut into small pieces (to produce 2 cups of strained pulp)
- 1 cup Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 cups Silver Tequila
- Coarse Salt or Raw Sugar for rimming glasses
- Cantaloupe balls and lime wedges for garnish
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir until clear to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and add the lime juice. Set aside to cool.
In a blender (or food processor), blend cantaloupe chunks into a fine pulp. (You may need to do in small batches.) Pour pulp into a fine mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup or small bowl and strain, lightly pressing the solids until you get 2 cups of liquid.
Combine syrup and lime juice with cantaloupe in pitcher. Add triple sec and tequila and stir. Chill.
Pour over crushed or cubed ice into glasses rimmed with salt or sugar. Garnish with melon ball and lime slice if desired.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
*Recipe Source: The Brewer & the Baker
This simply HAS to be kismet. I’ve just come back from the market with melons and limes and many other delights. I was contemplating what I could imbibe later on a very hot day … I rather think my neighbors might enjoy sharing a glass of this deliciousness in the late afternoon heat at l’heure d’apéro which is SO sacred here 🙂 Thank you so much Jodi! ❤️
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Woohoo! Love kismet! 😉. Enjoy!!! Cheers! 🥂
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OMG Jodi! these sound AMAZING! I love cantaloupe but never thought of drinking one! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
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Oh boy are you in for a treat!! 👍😉
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Amazingness is great word.to describe this. Happy Saturday Jodi. 🙂
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Happy Saturday terry! Love you. 😉. Xo
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Yum!!!!😃
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😉👍
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Looks and sounds delicious! I love cantalope!
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I’m on a cantaloupe kick. Lol.
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LOL! They are delicious!
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These look blissful!!!
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👍😉
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Jodi, I’m convinced to try this recipe! Thank you. Great post.
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Woohoo!! Enjoy! Cheers!
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Looks so refreshing! We love melon anything, This is going to be a hit for us Jodi! Can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Enjoy!! Cheers!
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Positively sublime treat, this could be heaven in a glass! What a fantabulous way to serve cantaloupe! Sharing this with my daughter for an upcoming bridal party she’s co-hosting. Thank-you and raising a glass to you – cheers! P.S. Love the photo for your instagram,beautiful!!
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What a wonderful shower cocktail this would be!!!
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Oh my goodness, Jodi! You took a gorgeous photo which makes this ever so enticing! I think this was a great addition to the meal! I bet you are a popular guest couple. xo 💖
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Lol. Thanks robin!!
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Oh boy, is this ever temptation in a glass!
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😉👍
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Looks so refreshing… !
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They sure are!!
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Lusciousness! (K)
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😉👍🥂
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Such a pretty beverage! summer for sure
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🙂 summertime in a glass
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I love that Jodi xx
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Love how pretty this looks in a glass! 👍🍹🍈 Cheers friend!
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It was as delish as it was pretty! 🙂
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This sounds heavenly Jodi, and so beautiful !
It is 08h24 and one would go down well right now (joking 🙂 )
Definitely going to pin this for our next dinner party !
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I hope you will enjoy!!
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Looks refreshing, Jodi!
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Yummy!!!!
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