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Enjoy smooth and bubbly taste of this refreshing Cantaloupe Tequila cocktail made with just 3 simple ingredients!
Refreshing Cocktail with Cantaloupe
Have you ever had a drink that you just couldn't get enough of? That's exactly how I felt this past weekend when my girlfriends and I celebrated a birthday in a poolside bar in town with this cantaloupe cocktail.
The light sweetness of ripe cantaloupe mixed with the tequila was an instant winner and I knew I had to share it here!
Other tequila cocktails my friends have introduced me to in the past include this Frozen Lychee Margarita, this Tequila Champagne Cocktail, and the unforgettable Tequila Mojito.
Ingredients
You'll find the amounts to the Cantaloupe Tequila Cocktail recipe below; but before you make substitutions or omit one, here is why each ingredient is used:
- Tequila: use your favorite brand of Blanco or Silver.
- Cantaloupe: fresh or frozen, you'll need about 4 slices.
- Lime juice: freshly squeezed is always the best!
- Sparkling water: or Topo Tico to add height to your cocktail and give it a light fizz.
- Mint: optional for garnish.
How to Make a Cantaloupe Tequila Cocktail
The detailed steps for making this cocktail are written in detail in the recipe card; here are some additional tips in each to ensure the best drink:
- Blend it Up
You'll want to blend the cantaloupe with other ingredients to create a smooth base for this cocktail. - Strain
Straining is a key step to being able to sip a cocktail without the pulp. - Serve and Garnish
Filling the glasses with ice before pouring will ensure an even pour. Then, top off the glass with sparkling water and add any garnish.
How to Serve a Tequila Cantaloupe Cocktail
Simple garnishes like mint are perfect for this cocktail. If you want to get fancy, skewer a few cantaloupe balls cut with a melon baller on a cocktail pick to give this drink an elevated look!
Hugry too? Pair this with something light like my Cucumber Salsa and some chips or make it a meal with these Pineapple Shrimp Tacos.
More Cocktails with Fruit
If fruity cocktails are your thing, you'll have to try my Tequila Sangria, Frozen Watermelon Margarita, and this Kiwi Margarita.
Cantaloupe Tequila Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups diced cantaloupe, about 4 slices
- 4 ounces tequila, ¼ cup
- 2 ounces lime juice
- Sparkling water, to top off
- Mint, for garnish
Instructions
Make the cocktail:
- Place the cantaloupe, tequila, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- You can serve it as is or strain it before serving to hold back some of the cantaloupe pulp.
Serve:
- Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the cantaloupe cocktail over the ice and top off with some sparkling water. Garnish with mint, if desired.
Marla says
These are the best Cantaloupe Tequila Cocktail recipes I've ever tried! And it's only 3 ingredients! Love it!
Katy says
I tried cantaloupe tequila once and I loved it. I decided to look for a recipe and I found yours. AMAZING!
Heather says
I was soooo shocked how fast this is to make!!
Gianna says
Absolutely delicious! I will 100% be making this cantaloupe tequila cocktail again!!
Sarah says
I used up the last of my cantaloupe to make this. Was easy and good!
Elizabeth says
This just popped up in my feed last night and it was a sign, y'all, because I have tequila and cantaloupe! I didn't have sparkling water so I used ginger ale, but omg, still amazing!
Jenna says
I used up cantaloupe from lunch to make this cocktail and was so good. Another tequila winner
Janet says
Cantaloupe is my favorite fruit, so excited to have this epic tequila cocktail, it's absolutely delish!